American Lung Association

Dr. Cedric “Jamie” Rutland, a pulmonary critical care physician and volunteer spokesperson with the American Lung Association, said parents should pay attention to who their kids are surrounded by and what they have in their bedrooms.

The latest study from the American Lung Association shows much of the country's air pollution settles over Connecticut, putting the state's children at risk.

The Environmental Protection Agency announced this week new air quality limits on tiny particle pollution, also known as soot. According to the American Lung Association, the New York City metro area will see benefits blowing in from out-of-state.

A “State of Tobacco” report released by the American Lung Association in late January gave Connecticut ‘mixed grades’ on its report card. New York received one ‘F’ for failing to adequately fund tobacco prevention programs in the state.

Smoke from the massive wildfires in Canada was a serious climate and health concern for our region this year. Right now the air has cleared, but concerns over the impact on public health and the environment remain.

A new report from the American Lung Association shows that both New York and Connecticut lead in multiple categories fighting lung cancer. But experts share there’s still room for further improvement.

Wildfires in Nova Scotia have produced a large smoke plume that is moving along the Northeast. Officials say it could impact air quality for Connecticut residents.

Fairfield and Suffolk counties both received failing air quality grades from the American Lung Association in their annual State of the Air report.

U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) said he will work with health advocates on methods to limit tobacco use among young people.

While poor air quality is due to local transportation emissions, smog also blows into Connecticut from other states. The Northeast region is the “tailpipe” of the nation.