A new report exaggerates existing air quality problems and misleads the public on the state of the air we breathe.

It's always painful to take on the myths and ideological narratives of the left. The pundits of the liberal (excuse me, "progressive") media make a pretense of listening to reason, but when their views are challenged, they become abusive.

Where if anywhere are we getting adult leadership on major public policy issues this year? The answer is where the Founding Fathers seem to have least expected it, from the House of Representatives, and specifically from its Republican leaders.

This edition of the Index highlights the positive trends occurring in key areas including climate change, air quality, water quality, toxic chemicals, and biodiversity in the United States.

Samuel Thernstrom testifies at a congressional hearing on the EPA's response to air quality issues in the aftermath of September 11, 2001.

Most Americans still believe air pollution is a growing problem and a serious threat to their health. In reality, air quality in America's cities is better than ever.

This edition of the Index reveals that environmental quality continues to improve in many key areas, including air pollution, mercury emissions, wetlands, and forestlands.

The authors of the November 2011 Heritage Foundation report “Assessing the Compensation of Public-School Teachers” respond to questions and concerns, in the process showing that certain critical accusations—such as undercounting teachers’ work hours or overestimating retirement benefits—are simply false.