Questions To Ask About The State Of The Air

The Reason Public Policy Institute offers four questions reporters should ask about the ALA's "State of the Air" Report.

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May 3, 2003, 7:00 AM PDT

By Chris Steins @planetizen

"...The ALA claims 'nearly half of the US population' lives in areas with dangerous levels of air pollution. Metropolitan areas from New York to San Diego are given letter grades of 'F' for air quality. Before taking this year's ALA report at face value, reporters should ask the ALA report's authors a few questions to clarify the report's biases....Clearly 'State of the Air' is designed to generate alarming headlines -- and aid fundraising for the American Lung Association -- rather than provide the media and the public with accurate information on air pollution."

Thanks to Chris Steins

FULL STORY: Four Questions Reporters Should Ask about the ALA's "State of the Air" Report

Wednesday, April 30, 2003 in Reason Public Policy Institute

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