Los ANgeles County Air Quality
The Los Angeles County has horrible air quality. For example, in 2015 Los Angeles had an AQI of 79.0. AQI stands for Air Quality Index. The air quality in Los Angeles is moderate the AQI of Los Angeles is greater than the AQI of California which is 48.50. The AQI is also greater than the AQI of the United States which is 36.00.
Los Angeles is still the most polluted area in the nation with high levels of pollution in the ozone areas in particular car tailpipes emission. These types of problems in the the air can lead to asthma and heart attacks which can later cause greater problems including death and heart disease. According to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, eight out of 10 live in conditions that are unhealthy due to the levels of pollution in the ozone and particle pollution.
Los Angeles is still the most polluted area in the nation with high levels of pollution in the ozone areas in particular car tailpipes emission. These types of problems in the the air can lead to asthma and heart attacks which can later cause greater problems including death and heart disease. According to a report from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, eight out of 10 live in conditions that are unhealthy due to the levels of pollution in the ozone and particle pollution.