India, April 25 -- Nearly 90.7 million people in the US live in counties with failing grades for year-round particle pollution, finds report

The American Lung Association (ALA) released its annual State of the Air report April 24, 2024, revealing a concerning setback in air quality across the United States. Despite decades of efforts to combat pollution, a staggering 131.2 million Americans reside in areas with failing grades for air quality.

The number translates to roughly 39 per cent of the population who are still exposed to unhealthy levels of ozone or particle pollution. This number represents a significant increase of 11.7 million people compared to the 2023 report.

The increase in the number of people at risk is due to a combin...