Cleaner Air, Longer Life

American Voices

February 26, 2009 | ISSUE 45•09

An increase in American air quality over the last 20 years has led to an average life span increase of 21 weeks. What do you think?

Ha! In your face Dr. Biller! Looks like I've got 31 weeks left to live, not 10.

Mitch Daddato
Restaurant Manager
That's great news. Every moment on this earth is precious, and if you if live in the United States, it's like it counts double.

Carl Boucher
Dietary Aide
21 weeks? That's five months. That's almost half a year. Wow. Yeah, I guess I just don't really care about the environment.

Susan Canfield
Unemployed

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