In 2023, Chicago was ranked second among major U.S. cities for having the worst air pollution, with its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times the global guidelines set by the World Health Organization (WHO). This alarming level of pollution is mostly concentrated in the Midwest, where cities have particle pollution levels two to three times higher than what WHO recommends. The issue of air quality has been a significant concern across the country, especially last summer when many cities and states were covered in smoke from wildfires, contributing to the high pollution rankings. Additionally, the report highlights the challenges faced by people with allergies, identifying several U.S. cities, particularly in the Midwest and South, as 'allergy capitals' due to high levels of pollen, weeds, and grass.
Air quality was a top concern for many across the country last summer, when many cities and states were blanketed in smokey wildfire skies. That smoke may have bolstered some U.S. cities to rank among the world’s most polluted. Read the full story: https://t.co/oh4Uarm52T
Do you live in an 'allergy capital'? A report found people who live in the South, Southeast and parts of the Midwest tend to have the most issues. https://t.co/XUGusQKUZr
Air quality was a top concern for many across the country last summer, when many cities and entire states were blanketed in smokey wildfire skies. As it turns out, that smoke may have bolstered some U.S. cities to rank among the world’s most polluted. https://t.co/j2619Pn5pw
America's worst cities for people with allergies are revealed - and it's bad news for sufferers in the Midwest and South https://t.co/2QTvjVGY5o https://t.co/VHFkrZ7plg
Pollen, weeds and grass make you miserable? You’ll want to steer clear of a few dozen “allergy capitals,” cities around the country. https://t.co/s8yFHkxqaN
The U.S. cities with the worst air quality in 2023 — mostly in the Midwest — had particle pollution levels two to three times higher than what the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends, according to a new report. https://t.co/sG6UCNlHt3
The level of misery people will face depends on where they live and what they're allergic to -- but there are things you can do to feel better. 🤧🍃 https://t.co/lzgPFdDCdh
Chicago ranked second among major U.S. cities with the worst air pollution in 2023, with its average annual concentration of dangerous fine particulate matter almost three times global guidelines, according to a recent report. https://t.co/Id24AyDZNf
Chicago ranked 2nd for worst air pollution in 2023 among major U.S. cities, global report says @adrianamperezr https://t.co/H0CqaASIHu