Why take action?
It is time for you to take action because ...
“Air pollution is quietly the deadliest environmental threat to humans… Effectively, the entire global population – 99% – breathes air that exceeds safe pollution limits.” World Economic Forum
Air pollution [is] worse for global lifespan than cigarettes or alcohol. Washington Post.
Over 83 million people, more than 25% of the [American] population, are already exposed annually to air quality thresholds categorized as “unhealthy” by the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Air Quality Index (AQI)…. Over the next 30 years, the population exposed to “Unhealthy” Red Days is expected to increase by 51%. First Street Foundation - Atrocious Air Research Report.
Indoor air quality is a global issue. Both short- and long-term exposure to indoor air pollution can cause a range of health issues, including respiratory diseases, heart disease, cognitive deficits, and cancer. The National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS)
According to the American Lung Association , “When the air is bad, move your exercise plans and other activities indoors. If you live in a fire-prone area, learn more about using N-95 masks and creating a clean room inside your home with our wildfire resources at Lung.org/wildfire.”
