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OUTDOOR AIR QUALITY

With claymation superstars Gumby and Pokey as spokespeople, the American Lung Association of California is helping to raise awareness of outdoor air quality as a public health issue. Contact your local lung association for educational materials on outdoor air.

 

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WHAT'S NEW:

Fact Sheet: November 2007: Health Effects of Particulate Matter and Ozone Air Pollution

Fact Sheet: July 2007: Air Quality and Health Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming

Fact Sheet: July 2007: Protect the Air You Breathe With Cleaner Fuels and Vehicles

News Release : September 13, 2006: More than 4.5 Million Californians Would Be Left Vulnerable To Deadly Pollution Under Weak EPA Plan, Lung Association Warns

News Release : August 31, 2006: Global Warming Bill Passes California Legislature

Resource: California Solutions for Global Warning. http://www.solutionsforglobalwarming.org.

News Release: April 27, 2006: 28 California Counties Fail American Lung Association’s Annual State of the Air Clean Air Test; Kern and Riverside Counties Top Bad Air Lists Nationwide; Salinas on Cleanest List

News Release: March 8, 2006: American Lung Association Calls on EPA to Strengthen Particle Pollution Protections for All Americans

News Release: April 28, 2005: 32 California Counties Fail American Lung Association’s Annual State of the Air Clean Air Test; 31.6 Million Californians Threatened by Dangerous Ozone and/or Particle Pollution Levels

News Release: September 24, 2004: American Lung Association of California Statement by John Balmes, MD Regarding California Air Resources Board's Decision to Adopt Global Warming Air Pollution Regulation

News Release: September 21, 2004: American Lung Association of California Urges Tough, New Global Warming Regulations to Improve Public Health --Public Opinion, Health Professionals and Thousands of Public Letters Reflect Strong Support for Landmark Regulations

News Release: May 27, 2004: Global Warming Concerns and Need for Cleaner Cars Rank High on Statewide Public Opinion Poll

Position Statement: Air Quality and Health Impacts of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Global Warming

News Release: April 29 , 2004: 34 California Counties Flunk American Lung Association’s Annual Clean Air Test for Smog and First-Ever Tests for Particle Pollution
American Lung Association of California Fights Roll-Back of Federal Clean Air Act That Would Increase Pollution; 30.3 Million California Residents Threatened by Dangerous Particle Pollution Levels

Action Alert: Reject Cuts To Air Quality Programs
Your voice is needed to oppose further cuts to state air quality and public health programs. more info
July 17, 2003

News Release: Oppose Senate and Assembly Republican Budget Proposals’ Attack on California’s Public Health and Environment
Statement of Bonnie Holmes-Gen, Assistant V.P., Government Relations
July 15, 2003

News Release: Enviro, Health Groups Ask Bush EPA to Hold Firm on Proposed Rule - Nearly 40 Percent of LA’s Soot from Mobile Sources Comes from Diesel Bulldozers, Ships, and Other Heavy Equipment
June 17, 2003

Cleaner-Fueled Vehicles Hit City Streets
(Cover Story, Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2003)

Clean Air is Everyone’s Business: Cleaner Options are Here Now

News Release: 28 California Counties Receive F Grades for Ozone Air Pollution According to State of the Air Report - American Lung Association Raises Awareness About Cleaner Transportation Options during Clean Air Month in May
May 1, 2003

View Video PSAs Online:

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Created by: Students at Art Institute of Phoenix
Special Thanks to: Clifford Cohen and Nigel Zied, AnimAction-Awareness Through Animation, NW4 Kids

Gumby and Pokey: Air Pollution: It's about Your Health
video
 English | Español
Created by:
  Chris Johnston, Blacktop Films
  Tom Gasek and Byars Cole, Suspended Animation
Special Thanks to: Art Clokey

There's Even More You Should Know About Diesel

Smog and Your Lungs
(Cover Story, Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2002)

Programs Offered

    Clean Air Month
    May is Clean Air Month. The American Lung Association of California is launching a major public information campaign throughout the state focused on the health effects of diesel exhaust and other air pollutants with the theme: "There's Even More You Should Know About Diesel." Print ads in Spanish and English are available.

    (for more details & local program info: use pull-down menu above)

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The fight for clean outdoor air:

NEWS & ADVOCACY

Greenhouse Gasses and Global Warming Threaten Health (Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2004)

New Rule Will Reduce Diesel Emissions (Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2004)

Associations In Action -- News from Around the State (Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2004)

News Release: American Lung Association Raises Awareness About Cleaner Transportation Options During Clean Air Month in May - Clean Air is Everyone’s Business: Cleaner Options are Here Now
April, 2003

Action Alert: Urge State Senators to Control Particulate Pollution
Support SB 656 (Sher) for Cleaner Air. more info
June 2, 2003

News Release: American Lung Association of California Calls on Air Resources Board to Uphold Zero Emission Vehicle Mandate
Testimony presented March 27, 2003

Action Alert: Stop Attacks On California's Zero Emission Vehicle Program!
On March 27 the California Air Resources Board (CARB) will vote on a proposal to substantially cut zero emission vehicle requirements. more info
March 4, 2003

Action Alert: Urge Gov. Davis to Sign AB 10x For Clean Air
Important bill to generate new revenue for pollution control through reasonable fees on air pollution sources. more info
February 13, 2003

News Release: RE: "Re-writing The Rules, Year-End Report 2002; The Bush Administration’s Assault on the Environment" By Natural Resources Defense Council -- Statement by the American Lung Association of California Assistant V.P., Government Relations
January 27, 2003

News Release: American Lung Association Applauds Governor for Signing Important Smog Check II Bill -- Legislation Will Reduce Bay Area Smog Drift Into Central Valley
September 27, 2002

Action Alert: Support Vital Clean Air Legislation
Urge your state legislators to support AB 2637 to create a new Smog Check program for the San Francisco Bay Area.
posted July 29, 2002

Comments of Bonnie Holmes-Gen on Review of the California Ambient Air Quality Standards For Particulate Matter and Sulfates" -- Testimony of the American Lung Association of California Assistant V.P., Government Relations Before the California Air Resources Board, June 20, 2002

Action Alert: Support Stronger Particle Standards for Healthier Air
posted June 4, 2002

Smog and Your Lungs
(Cover Story, Breathe Easy Magazine, Spring/Summer 2002)

State of the Air 2002 Report:
34 California Counties Flunk Annual American Lung Association Clean Air Test

Proposition 40: Vital Funding For Clean Air Projects
Support the California Clean Water, Clean Air, Coastal Protection and Safe Neighborhood Parks Bond Act of 2002 (February, 2002)

Action Alert: Vote Yes on Prop 40 for Cleaner Air!
posted February 18, 2002

November 15, 2001 - Testimony on Distributed Generation to the California Air Resources Board--Comments of Bonnie Holmes-Gen, ALAC Assistant V.P. For Government Relations, RE: Proposed Regulation To Establish A Distributed Generation Certification Program and Guidance For The Permitting Of Electrical Generation Technologies

Action Alert: Urge the Air Resources Board to protect public health with stringent clean power standards
posted November 6, 2001

Animators Go the Distance to Promote Fresh Energy, Clean Transportation
(Cover Story, Breathe Easy Magazine, Fall 2001/Winter 2002)

Making a Difference: Naturally Occurring Asbestos Poses Health Risks
(Breathe Easy Magazine, Fall 2001/Winter 2002)

ALA PROGRAMS

From Cal/EPA's Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment and the American Lung Association of California.

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