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American Lung Association is the leading organization working to save lives by improving #lunghealth and preventing lung disease. 🔗 lung.org

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American Lung Association @lung.org · 3h
There is a lot of information and misinformation about vaccines, so we're answering some of the most common questions to help you make informed decisions. Get more information on lung.org/vaccines.
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 24/09/2026
Today is Respiratory Advocacy Day! Lung Health Champions from across the country are on Capitol Hill sharing their stories and calling on Congress to co-sponsor the SOAR Act and support $11.6B funding for CDC. Join us 🫁 Lung.org/RAD
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 17/09/2026
Power plant pollution affects our lungs and our climate. EPA has finalized its repeal of 2024 carbon pollution standards. The American Lung Association and partners are challenging the repeal in court. Clean air matters. on.lung.org/4xQ1Arn
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 11/08/2026
📣 Our 2027-2028 Research & Grants cycle is officially open! We're proud to support innovative ideas and advance the future of lung health. Apply now: Lung.org/awards
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 29/07/2026
The @usenvironment.bsky.social must withdraw this proposal – which does not include any analysis on health impacts – and return to its mission of protecting public health from pollution. (5/5)
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 29/07/2026
“The proposal risks regional air quality, community health, and technology innovation while adding regulatory uncertainty” – Will Barrett, AVP Nationwide Advocacy to EPA today on a public hearing for a proposed rollback of clean trucks standards. (4/5)
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 29/07/2026
“Existing standards rely on readily available technology and is expected to reduce NOx emissions by 47% in 2045 and prevent up to 2,900 premature deaths annually as well as $29 billion in net public health benefits.” – Liz Scott, Sr. Director Nationwide Advocacy (3/5)
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 29/07/2026
“Emissions from diesel trucks cause a host of harms to the lungs, including asthma attacks, COPD exacerbations and lung cancer onset, with additional impacts across nearly every system of the human body.” - Laura Kate Bender, VP Nationwide Advocacy (2/5)
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 29/07/2026
@usenvironment.bsky.social is holding a public hearing on a proposal to roll back clean trucks standards – a move EPA admits would increase air pollution. Lung Association staff & volunteers are testifying in opposition to this proposal, urging EPA to implement the original standards (1/5)
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American Lung Association @lung.org · 14/07/2026
We're proud to join 57 organizations urging Congress to oppose OMB's proposed grantmaking rule and protect the future of biomedical research. Patients deserve science—not politics. Read the letter: unitedforcures.org/omb-letter #CuresCantWait
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OMB Sign-On Letter -- United For Cures
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