'We can't wait'
The American Lung Association of Central California congratulates The Bee and its Dec. 15 "Last Gasp" special report staff for an outstanding presentation of the air pollution and lung disease challenge facing the San Joaquin Valley.
The "Last Gasp" 24-page report is the most in-depth news report of the Valley's air pollution crisis to date, and is appreciated.
The American Lung Association hopes The Bee's efforts will end the complacency of our citizens toward air pollution and lung disease. The people of this Valley must redirect their efforts to being a part of the solution to clean our air and improve the lung health of all our citizens.
The burning of wood, gasoline and diesel fuel are major causes of air pollution, and all are widely used in our Valley. We have a serious threat to our health and livelihood on our hands. Each of us in this Valley must do our part to clean our air. We can't wait until tomorrow -- or expect someone else to do it. We are in this Valley together. The deaths and human suffering from lung disease caused by air pollution cannot be allowed to continue or grow.
In the coming months, the leaders of this Valley will come together to develop solutions. Our hope is that everyone will choose to do his or her part.
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