American Lung Association

Report Shows Increased Air Pollution in St. Louis Region — But Long-Term Trend Still Improving

Véronique LaCapra — Wed, 24 Apr 2013 05:01:00 +0000

A report released today by the American Lung Association shows that air pollution in the St. Louis region has recently increased.

The annual report ranks the St. Louis area 12th worst among U.S. metropolitan regions for particulate pollution and 25th for ground-level ozone, the main component of smog.

Susannah Fuchs is the Senior Director of Environmental Health for the American Lung Association’s Plains-Gulf Region, which includes Missouri.

American Lung Association: Missouri's smoking policies fail to protect

Véronique LaCapra — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 10:01:00 +0000

A new report by the American Lung Association puts Missouri near the bottom of the list when it comes to state tobacco control policies.

The report grades states according to their spending on tobacco prevention and control programs, smoke-free air laws, cigarette taxes, and coverage of programs to help smokers quit.

Air quality season begins in St. Louis

Bill Raack — Fri, 20 May 2011 02:11:53 +0000

It's getting warmer in St. Louis and that means the issue of the region's air quality returns to the forefront.

Historically, the area has had pretty poor ozone levels. (Ozone is the main ingredient of urban smog that can be a significant health hazard, particularly for children with asthma.) Susannah Fuchs with the American Lung Association says the region’s air quality has gotten better but it still needs work.