Lung Association Report: Colorado Has Progress to Make

The American Lung Association has released their "State of the Air: 2007 Report," and while Coloradoans are breathing easier than those in Los Angeles, we still have a ways to go before our air is truly healthy.

We took at a look at how Denver's air quality ranks. For ozone pollution, or smog, Denver gets a C and for particulate pollution, we get a D. Those are passing grades, but they're enough to make any teacher cringe.

In other parts of Colorado, Fort Collins and Loveland received a D for their ozone pollution.

When it comes to clean air, Denver should have straight A's, as should all of Colorado. The American Lung Association's report shows that we still have our work cut out in terms of keeping our skies clean, healthy, and clear.

On that note, you can help to clear the air here in Colorado. Right now, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is considering adopting a stronger health standard for ozone. Take one minute to help, you can make a difference by sending a letter to the EPA online, just click here >>