Elderly and young most at risk
Roseville, Calif. – As we’ve reported over the years, the Roseville region offers a multitude of reasons as an attractive place to live and do business. Sadly, air quality is not one of those reasons according to the American Lung Association.
The American Lung Association released their Annual State of the Air report and once again, Roseville- Sacramento region residents continue breathing some of the worst air anywhere in the United States across key metrics. The old and young are most at risk.
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Central Valley
California’s Central Valley has a notoriously difficult geographical position for controlling pollution. With more building booms underway, extended fire seasons in recent years due to drought and roadways becoming more congested, residents can probably expect to see the region face air quality challenges into the foreseeable future.
Cleanest Cities
The list of cleanest cities in terms of air quality include locations some would expect such as Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest along with some surprises such as parts of New York and Louisiana. View full list of cleanest cities
High Risk Groups
High risk groups most affected often include those with pediatric asthma, cardiovascular issues, diabetes, as well as young children and those over 65. Learn more: Air Quality and Older Adults
By Ozone
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA
- Visalia, CA
- Bakersfield, CA
- Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA
- Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
- Denver-Aurora, CO
- Sacramento-Roseville, CA (previous rank #9)
- San Diego-Chula Vista-Carlsbad, CA
- Salt Lake City-Provo-Orem, UT
- Houston-The Woodlands, TX
By Year Round Particle Pollution
- Bakersfield, CA
- Visalia, CA
- Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA
- Eugene-Springfield, OR
- San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA
- Los Angeles-Long Beach, CA
- Sacramento-Roseville, CA
- Medford-Grants Pass, OR
- Phoenix-Mesa, AZ
- Fairbanks, AK
By Short-Term Particle Pollution
- Bakersfield, CA
- Fresno-Madera-Hanford, CA
- Fairbanks, AK
- Eugene-Springfield, OR
- Visalia, CA
- Reno-Carson City-Fernley, NV
- San Jose-San Francisco-Oakland, CA
- Redding-Red Bluff, CA
- Sacramento-Roseville, CA
- Chico, CA
For the full report visit https://www.lung.org/research/sota/city-rankings/most-polluted-cities
State of the Air 2024
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