December 22, 2011
New Mercury and Air Toxics Standards: Historic Victory for Healthier Air
Standards to clean up mercury and other toxic emissions from coal- and oil- fired power plants, announced on Wednesday December 21 by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), mark an historic victory for healthier air in the United States. These new standards, which Congress first required EPA to set more than 21 years ago, will save lives and improve the health and development of millions, especially children.

September 20, 2011
Healthy Air Call-in Day: Join the Fight for Clean Air on Sept. 20
On Tuesday, Sept. 20, participate in Healthy Air Call-in Day and join thousands of others from across the United States who care about the air we breathe. Call your members of Congress and ask them to support clean and healthy air and to oppose weakening the Clean Air Act.

August 30, 2011
Congress returns with Clean Air Act in its sights
Congress returns in September and the fight for Healthy Air resumes. The leadership of the U.S. House of Representatives announced plans to roll back many protections of the Clean Air Act, while some in the Senate will join in. With your help, the American Lung Association will continue to fight back and protect this critical public health law.

June 20, 2011
Poll: Voters Support EPA and Stronger Smog Limits

March 8, 2011
Toxic Air: Time to Clean Up Coal-fired Power Plants
Did you know that the coal-fired power plants, found across the country, emit health-threatening toxins into our air every day? Toxins like arsenic, mercury, acid gases and lead. The American Lung Association’s new report Toxic Air: The Case for Cleaning Up Coal-fired Power Plants, reveals the hazardous air pollution emitted from power plants and why now is the time to clean them up and protect our health.

February 16, 2011
Survey Says: Bipartisan Voters Nationwide Support the Clean Air Act, Oppose Congressional Interference
The people have spoken. Just one day before the U.S. House of Representatives votes on a bill that would severely impact the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) ability to protect public health from air pollution, the American Lung Association has released a new bipartisan survey examining public views of EPA’s updating and enforcing clean air standards.

February 11, 2011
1,800+ Health Pros Tell Congress: Clean Air!

February 16, 2012
American Lung Association Blasts Senator Inhofe’s Attempt to Block Life-saving Standards
American Lung Association responds to Senator Jim Inhofe’s attack against life-saving protections to reduce power plant mercury and air toxics.

February 14, 2012
EPA Sued for Failure to Issue Air Pollution Standards
The American Lung Association and the National Parks Conservation Association today filed a federal lawsuit against the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) for its failure to complete the required review of and proposal for stronger air pollution standards that protect public health.

February 6, 2012
Media Alert: America Lung Association to Host Healthy Air Twitter Party - February 8, 2012 at 2 p.m. (EST)
The Lung Association is hosting a Twitter party on Feb. 6, at 2 p.m. (EST) with air quality experts who will answer questions about the health impacts of air pollution what can be done to ensure the Clean Air Act remains a vital public health protection for generations to come.

January 24, 2012
American Lung Association Eager for President Obama’s Comments on Healthy Air during State of the Union Address
The American Lung Association awaits President Obama’s comments on protecting public health and updating clean air standards during this evening’s State of the Union Address.

December 21, 2011
Obama Administration Finalizes Life-Saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards
The American Lung Association applauds the Obama Administration for finalizing the new life-saving Mercury and Air Toxics Standards for Power Plants.

December 7, 2011
American Lung Association Chides House of Representatives for Passage of Latest Harmful Anti-Public Health Bills
The American Lung Association is deeply disappointed by the U.S. House of Representatives repeated efforts to pass legislation that is detrimental to public health.

December 2, 2011
EPA’s New Proposal to Reduce Air Toxics from Boilers will Save Lives
Statement from the American Lung Association on the Environmental Protection Agency's new proposed air toxics standards for industrial boilers.

November 16, 2011
35,700 Deaths Could Be Prevented Annually by Strong Soot Standards
The American Lung Association, Clean Air Task Force and Earthjustice are Sick of Soot. Their new report identifies the health benefits if the Environmental Protection Agency strengthens the standards for fine particulate matter.

November 15, 2011
American Lung Association Celebrates Clean Air Act Anniversary
The American Lung Association wishes a happy 21st birthday to the Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990.

November 10, 2011
American Lung Association Hails Bipartisan Rejection of Clean Air Rollback
Today, the U.S. Senate stood up for the health of our children and rejected attempts by big corporate polluters and their allies in Congress to block clean air safeguards.