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- 1US Lung Association flags data centers as air pollution source●RE: https:// mastodon.green/@gerrymcgovern/ 117353120528633316 😬 "The American Lung Association’s “State of the Air” 202
The American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report has identified data centers as a growing air pollution concern in the United States. The report points to their rising electricity demand and the diesel backup generators many facilities rely on. Commenters online are reacting with alarm, noting that the boom in AI and cloud computing now carries a direct public health cost.
- 2Shortness of Breath: Anxiety or a Lung Problem?▼Shortness of Breath: Anxiety or Lung Health Issue? We Break it Down
The American Lung Association has published a breakdown explaining how to tell whether shortness of breath stems from anxiety or an underlying lung health issue. The guidance outlines key differences in symptoms and urges people to seek medical evaluation when breathing difficulties persist, worsen, or come with warning signs such as chest pain, helping readers decide when to seek care.