Earth Day report: Almost half of US population breathes unhealthy air

Earth Day report: Almost half of US population breathes unhealthy air

The Hill April 22, 2026

Nearly half of Americans breathe in unhealthy air, according to a new report from the American Lung Association (ALA). The ALA released their annual “State of the Air” report on Wednesday, which also marks Earth Day. The report found that 44 percent of Americans — over 152 million people — live in areas with unhealthy…