Air quality equity is the fair distribution of clean air to all people, regardless of race, income, or location. It is a social justice issue because air pollution disproportionately affects certain communities, such as low-income communities and communities of color.

Air pollution can cause a variety of health problems, including asthma, heart disease, cancer, lung cancer, stroke, kidney disease, COPD, diabetes, and obesity.

Low-income communities and communities of color are disproportionately affected by air pollution. This is due to a number of factors, including systemic racism, poverty, and lack of access to clean air.

Air pollution can come from a variety of sources, including cars, trucks, and buses; factories and power plants; construction and mining; and agriculture.

There are a number of things that can be done to reduce air pollution, including investing in clean energy, improving energy efficiency, reducing our reliance on cars, and planting trees.

The Clean Air Act is a federal law that regulates air pollution. It was first passed in 1970 and has been amended several times since then.

The Clean Air Act sets national ambient air quality standards, regulates emissions from cars, trucks, and buses, and regulates emissions from factories and power plants.

The Clean Air Act has helped to improve air quality, public health, and saved lives.

There are a number of challenges to achieving air quality equity, including systemic racism, poverty, and lack of access to clean air.

To overcome the challenges to achieving air quality equity, we need to invest in environmental justice, address the root causes of air pollution, and empower communities to advocate for clean air.

Individuals can play a role in achieving air quality equity by reducing their own air pollution footprint, advocating for clean air policies, and supporting environmental justice organizations.

Businesses can play a role in achieving air quality equity by reducing their own air pollution emissions, investing in clean energy, and supporting environmental justice organizations.

Government can play a role in achieving air quality equity by enacting and enforcing clean air regulations, investing in environmental justice, and supporting clean energy development.

Environmental justice organizations play a vital role in achieving air quality equity by advocating for clean air policies, empowering communities to take action for clean air, and providing resources and support to communities affected by air pollution.

You can learn more about air quality equity by visiting the EPA website, reading articles and books about air quality equity, and attending air quality equity events.