VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. (WAVY) — According to an American Lung Association report, Hampton Roads air pollution is slightly worse than it was last year.
“The air pollutants highlighted in this report are widespread and pose a risk to everyone’s health,” said American Lung Association VA, MD, DC, DE Advocacy Director, Aleks Casper, in a release.
The association’s 2025 ‘State of the Air’ report analyzes ozone ‘smog,’ short-term particle and year-round particle pollution levels in areas across the United States.
“Both ozone and particle pollution can lead to premature death and cause serious health issues such as asthma attacks, heart attacks, strokes, preterm births, and even problems with cognitive function later in life. Particle pollution can also increase the risk of lung cancer” said Casper…