The United States’ most polluted cities in 2023 are revealed.
- Elsa Barron
- Jun 28, 2023
- 2 min read
Air pollution is a major issue that affects both the environment and human health on a global scale.
In 2022, there were about 90% of people who lived in areas with poor air quality. According to a survey by the Swiss air quality technology company IQAir, just six countries achieved the safe air pollution limits recommended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Columbus, Ohio, was the most polluted city in the United States, followed by Atlanta, Chicago, Indianapolis, and Dallas. In 2022, Columbus’ air quality was 13.1 micrograms of PM 2.5 particles per cubic metre, ranking it among the most polluted large cities in the country.
According to a survey from the University of Chicago’s Energy Policy Institute, air pollution reduces life expectancy by more than two years on a global average.
The Biden administration has suggested reducing pollution from 12 milligrammes per cubic metre of industrial fine soot particles to a level between 9 and 10 mcg per cubic metre. The concept has also received criticism from public health advocates.
Air quality monitors provide factual information that motivates communities to call for change and hold polluters accountable. The monitoring of the data, however, is sparse or uneven, and vulnerable groups frequently lack the information they need to take action.
Rankings: The United States Most Polluted Cities The investigation identified the following as some of the worst hotspots for fine particle air pollution in the United States:
Not a congested city or even a state known for its heavy industry zone takes the top rank,
Rankings: The United States Most Polluted Cities The investigation identified the following as some of the worst hotspots for fine particle air pollution in the United States:
The number one place belongs to a little town surrounded by farms and mountains, not a congested metropolis or even a well-known heavy industry zone state.
Small enough to penetrate deeper into the lungs and the circulation, the fine particles of air pollution emitted by vehicles, factories, wildfires, and dusty agricultural operations increase the risk of respiratory disease, heart attacks, and even strokes.
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