Explore the most polluted U.S. cities, from Bakersfield and parts of Los Angeles to the cleanest urban areas, and learn what drives air quality and how cities can improve it.
Learn about traffic-related air pollutants like particulate matter, nitrogen oxides, carbon monoxide, and VOCs, plus their health impacts and reduction strategies.
Explore how gasoline, diesel, electric, and human-powered transportation affect air quality. Learn which travel options produce the least air pollution and what it means for healthier cities.