Tag: Ozone

120 Million Americans Living in Areas With Failing Air Quality, Potentially Shortening Their Lives: Report

About one-third of the U.S. population lives in areas exposed to potentially life-shortening levels of air pollution, according to a new report by the American Lung Association (ALA). The ALA published its 2023 “State of the Air” report on Wednesday, finding that after decades of progress in reducing air pollution, about 36 percent of the…


Ozone Linked to Depression in Adolescents

Ozone, a common air pollutant, could be one of the causes behind depressive symptoms in adolescents, according to a new study. The pollutant could have especially profound effects on mental health during the onset of puberty, raising concerns about youth exposure to the chemical. Researchers at the University of Denver and Stanford University found evidence that…