Air Quality Report Highlights Growing Concerns
A new report from the American Lung Association reveals that 156 million Americans live in areas with failing air quality, marking an increase of 25 million since last year. The report identifies Bakersfield, California, as the city with the worst pollution, while Casper, Wyoming, tops the list of the cleanest cities. Climate change and recent regulatory rollbacks are exacerbating air quality issues, posing serious health risks such as asthma and heart disease, as the Environmental Protection Agency plans to revise key air quality standards.