Revealing New Information on New York Air Quality and Impact on Residents’ Health
New York, NY – (April 7, 2022) – On Thursday, April 21, the American Lung Association in New York will release the 23rd Annual “State of the Air” report, which reveals changes to the state’s air quality in most counties and metro areas since last year’s report.
WHAT: The American Lung Association is releasing the results of its 23rd annual “State of the Air” report, an annual air quality “report card” that tracks Americans’ exposure nationwide to unhealthful levels of ozone and particle pollution. The report grades the local air quality and ranks the most polluted and cleanest U.S. cities for air quality.
WHEN: The embargo on the 2022 “State of the Air” report lifts on Thursday, April 21 at 12:01 a.m. Eastern Time. The report and interviews will be available in advance, under embargo, to credentialed journalists by request.
WHY: The new report from the American Lung Association finds millions of people are living with and breathing polluted air, placing their health and lives at risk.
In this report, find out:
- If the local air quality is unhealthy to breathe
- Which counties in New York are most vulnerable
- What actions residents and local, state and national leaders can take to improve air quality
WHERE: New findings from the “State of the Air” report will be live on Lung.org/sota following the launch. Embargoed report findings and embargoed interviews are available upon request prior to the report launch.
WHO: The following are available for media interviews on report findings and health impacts of air pollution:
- Local medical experts in the fields of lung and environmental health
- Local storytellers who can share how air quality has impacted their health
- Kevin Stewart, Director, Environmental Health, Advocacy and Public Policy, American Lung Association
- Will Barrett, Senior Director, Advocacy, Clean Air, American Lung Association
HOW: To request embargoed report findings or an embargoed interview, contact Jennifer Solomon at Jennifer.Solomon@lung.org or 516-680-8927.
