New Report Finds Over <br />137 Million Americans, Live With Poor Air Quality.<br />NPR reports a new study has found <br />that more than 40% of U.S. citizens <br />currently live in cities and states <br />where the air quality is deemed poor.<br />The study, published by the American Lung Association's annual 'State of the Air' report, .<br />found that over 137 million Americans are affected, which is more than ever before.<br />Experts say in addition to transportation <br />and factory pollution, increased wildfires <br />have contributed heavily to the amount of unhealthy air found in the United States.<br />Experts say in addition to transportation <br />and factory pollution, increased wildfires <br />have contributed heavily to the amount of unhealthy air found in the United States.<br />According to NPR, more than 63 million Americans live with unsafe amounts of deadly particulate matter pollution, or particles <br />made up dust, ash, metals and soot. .<br />These particles are often the result of gas-powered machinery and industrial <br />plants, though recently, they've been <br />coming from wildfires.<br />As the world experiences the perils of <br />climate change, wildfires are burning <br />hotter and lasting longer.<br />The three years covered <br />by [the report] ranked among the seven hottest years <br />on record globally. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.<br />Spikes in particle pollution <br />and high ozone days related <br />to wildfires and extreme <br />heat are putting millions <br />more people at risk... , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.<br />... and adding challenges to <br />the work that states and cities are doing across the nation <br />to clean up air pollution. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR.<br />... and adding challenges to <br />the work that states and cities are doing across the nation <br />to clean up air pollution. , American Lung Association's 'State of the Air' report, via NPR
