2025 “State of the Air” Report Earns Unprecedented Coverage and Attention

More than 3,000 media outlets covered our “State of the Air” report, released in April, including The New York Times, USA Today, Newsweek, Forbes, NPR, CNN, CBS, NBC and FOX.

The report is a national air quality report card, which found 156 million people in the United States—nearly half of the population-live in areas receiving an “F” grade for unhealthy air.

YOUR STATE'S REPORT CARD

Significantly, the report also focused national attention on cuts to funding and staff at the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, which administers vital clean air programs that protect our nation's lung health.

As the report makes clear, we still have a long way to go to achieve clean air for all. However, the proposed cuts at EPA represent the most serious threat to clean air progress in decades. We need your help to preserve this progress and oppose these cuts.

ACT NOW: DEFEND THE EPA

Turquoise Takeover Highlights Lung Cancer Awareness

During Lung Cancer Action Week—the first week in May—we turned the nation turquoise with iconic buildings and landmarks, such as Niagara Falls (pictured above), illuminated in our signature color. LUNG FORCE Heroes and other volunteer advocates also shared their stories to raise awareness about the importance of funding for early detection efforts, affordable treatment options and research. WATCH: Carla, a lung cancer survivor, describes how "Medicaid definitely saved my life."

If you or your family have been affected by lung cancer, get involved by joining LUNG FORCE today.

Help Us Protect Medicaid

The U.S. House of Representatives recently introduced a budget bill which includes at least $715 billion in cuts to healthcare programs, including Medicaid. If passed, the bill would result in 13 million people losing critical healthcare coverage, which would devastate the nation’s healthcare system and eliminate an important safety net

Today, approximately 79 million people (1 in 5) rely on Medicaid for healthcare, including:

• nearly half of all seniors who need long?term care;
• 1 in 4 people with lung cancer; and
• nearly half of kids with asthma.

Act Now Protect Medicaid

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A Lasting Legacy: Ken's Story

Ken Scallon is a retiree with over 20 years of experience in public health education with the American Lung Association in New York.

In retirement, Ken is continuing his lifelong advocacy for tobacco prevention programs by including a gift for the Lung Association in his estate plans.

Read Ken's story and learn how you can create a lasting legacy that not only ensures your loved ones are provided for, but also gives back to organizations that are important to you.
 
Are You at Increased Risk for Pneumococcal Pneumonia?
 
All adults 50 years and older and those aged 19?49 with certain underlying medical conditions like asthma, COPD, diabetes and chronic heart disease are at increased risk for pneumococcal pneumonia.

Talk to your healthcare provider to learn if pneumococcal vaccination is recommended for you.

You can listen to Catherine’s story about why she chose pneumococcal vaccination and learn more at www.Lung.org/pneumococcal.

Developed in collaboration by the American Lung Association and Pfizer.