California Has Nation's Worst Air

American VoicesOpinion ISSUE 47•19 May 6, 2011

According to an annual survey by the American Lung Association, California cities have the worst air quality in the United States. What do you think?

  • “Yeah, but that's only if you measure ‘quality’ by the amount of harmful particulate matter and pollution in the air.”

    Leslie Calvert –
    Systems Analyst

  • “Sure, if you focus on the negative. I prefer to think California has the best pollution!”

    Fabrizio Dugmore –
    Tenter-Frame Operator

  • “Note taken: Move to Hollywood and try to become famous. Thanks for encouraging my dreams!”

    Sean Atkins –
    Waiter

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