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Take a deep breath, our air is clean
Duluth News TribuneThe Duluth metro area ranks among the top metropolitan areas in the nation for cleanest air, according to the annual State of the Air Report released Wednesday by the American Lung Association. The city ranks with six others atop the list of cleanest...Tags: Environmental Issues, Heart Disease, Diseases and Illnesses, Air Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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Region's air generally healthy, though Orange County's ozone levels not very good
The air is typically terrible in Los Angeles, Houston and Washington. By contrast, most every breath is refreshingly clean in Bellingham, Wash.; Cheyenne, Wyo.; and Asheville, N.C. Somewhere in between is Florida, where the air quality is decent —...
Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution, Hillsborough County, DeLand
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Forsyth's air quality better, but ozone still a problem
Winston-Salem Journal, N.C.Better, but still failing. That describes Forsyth County's ozone levels, according to a new report on air quality from the American Lung Association. The association gave Forsyth County an F for ozone levels. The county did receive an A for the...Tags: Health, Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution, Asthma
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Here is the latest Pennsylvania news from The Associated Press
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Closing arguments are set for Monday in the trial of Philadelphia abortion provider Dr. Kermit Gosnell. His decided not to testify or call witnesses on his behalf. Gosnell is accused of killing an abortion patient and four babies...Tags: Sports, Social Issues, Boston Marathon Bombing (2013), Kermit Gosnell, Abortion
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Valley flunks air test
The Record, Stockton, Calif.One major air pollutant got better and one got worse, but both are still worthy of an "F" grade in the eyes of the American Lung Association. The association's annual State of the Air report, released today, shows considerable improvement for San...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution
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Bismarck, Rapid City among best in nation for clean air
BISMARCK, N.D. - The American Lung Association says Bismarck, N.D., and Rapid City, S.D., are among the four cleanest cities in the country when it comes to air quality. The association on Wednesday released its 2013 State of the Air Report. It says...
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Charlotte's smog better, but still 19th-worst
The Charlotte ObserverMetro Charlotte improved to 19th-worst for ozone pollution in annual rankings the American Lung Association released Wednesday. The Charlotte-Gastonia-Salisbury metro area ranked 18th last year and 10th-worst in the two years before then. This year'...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Charlotte, Mecklenburg County (North Carolina), Air Pollution
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Charleston receives failing air grade in report
Charleston Daily Mail, W.Va.CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- The American Lung Association, in its "State of the Air 2013" report, gives Charleston a failing grade even though the city received passing marks in 2012. "It received a failing grade after its passing mark in 2012 because the...Tags: Environmental Pollution, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution, Wheezing, Asthma
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Cystic Fibrosis Great Strides 5K walk is May 4
Las Cruces Sun-News, N.M.Cystic fibrosis affects 1,000 new people every year and while research continues to progress, a cure has yet to be found. Raising awareness and finding a permanent end to the disease are the driving force behind a May 4 Las Cruces event, the Cystic...Tags: Walnuts, Diseases and Illnesses, Cystic Fibrosis, Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
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Report says Beaver County can breathe a little easier
Beaver County Times, Pa.Beaver County can breathe a little easier now, according to a report from the American Lung Association. The county has gone from a failing air pollution grade, to an "average" grade, new numbers released from the lung association show. The group's most...Tags: Metal and Mineral, Environmental Pollution, Petroleum Industry, Environmental Issues, Air Pollution
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Report: Maine's air cleaner, but still reaching unhealthy levels
Bangor Daily News, MaineMaine's air is cleaner than in years past, but too many of the state's residents are breathing in pollution that contributes to a host of serious health problems, according to a new report. In the American Lung Association's 14th annual "State of the...Tags: Heart Disease, Environmental Issues, Coal, Air Pollution, Physical Conditions
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To fight Twin Cities smog, give up that lawn mower, diesel buses?
Star TribuneUnless Twin Cities residents get serious about giving up old lawn mowers, wood-burning stoves and diesel engines, the state of Minnesota could face costs of up to $240 million a year to meet tough new federal clean air requirements. For years the Twin...Tags: Environmental Issues, Mark Dayton, Air Pollution, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Small Businesses
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