The Real Cost of Dirty Air

U.S. Health Burden Caused by Particulate Pollution from Fossil-Fueled Power Plants* 

          Illness                                                       Mean Number of Cases

Asthma (hospital admissions)                                   3,020

Pneumonia (hospital admissions)                              4,040

Asthma (emergency room visits)                              7,160

Cardiovascular ills (hospital admissions)                     9,720

Chronic bronchitis                                                 18,600

Premature deaths                                                30,100

Acute bronchitis                                                   59,000

Asthma attacks                                                  603,000

 Lower respiratory ills                                            630,000

 Upper respiratory ills                                            679,000

 Lost workdays                                                5.13 million

 Minor restricted-activity days                             26.3 million

News Story: "Obama cancels EPA Smog rules"  The Obamatron gave up again on protecting the environment and public health because job-killing business interests are against stronger rules to limit smog production. With friends like him in the White House, who needs enemies? Asking for a contribution? Well, friend you will have to wait.
*Scientific American