Sacramento Gets An “F” for Air Quality, 5th Worst in the Nation

Not so shockingly, majority of the most populated cities in America are in California. Los Angeles, a few Central Valley cities, and now Sacramento make up the top 5 worst polluted cities in America.

By Pacey on April 18, 2018

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Not so shockingly, majority of the most populated cities in America are in California. Los Angeles, a few Central Valley cities, and now Sacramento make up the top 5 worst polluted cities in America. Sacramento jumps up three spots from the last time this poll was taken. This has been mainly due to excessive heat waves, but obviously also from bus, cars, and freight vehicles. The bad ozone layer that Sacramento has can cause increased asthma issues, early heart attacks, and death. I myself am finding my asthma and allergies to be worsening each year pretty much. It can also cause long-term damage to lungs. Click here for the full story.