Debunking ALA's 'State Of The Air' 2005 Report

The American Enterprise Institute's Joel Schwartz offers his annual column explaining why ALA's 'State of the Air' report is misleading again in 2005.

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May 4, 2005, 10:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

Reporting on air quality has improved, but not by nearly as much as air quality itself, writes Joel Schwartz in his annual rebuttal of the American Lung Association's annual State of the Air report.

"Despite unprecedented gains in air quality during the last two years, State of the Air continues to exaggerate air pollution levels and health risks. And despite a few positive headlines about air pollution trends, journalists continue to parrot ALA's claims with little or no critical review of their veracity."

Thanks to Chris Steins

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