REPORT

April 30

Six out of 10 Americans, or 186.1 million people, live in areas where air pollution levels endanger lives, according to the 10th annual American Lung Association State of the Air Report.

The report, released April 29, concludes that country has made significant progress against air pollution in many areas of the country, yet nearly every major city still is burdened by air pollution.

"This should be a wakeup call," said Stephen Nolan, Lung Association board chairman. "We know that air pollution is a major threat to human health.

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