Millions Of People In The U.S. Must Breathe Polluted Air

 

These charts are from a report by IQAir ( a Swiss company that monitors air pollution). It shows the countries that meet the World Health Organizations recommended air pollution standard. Note that no country actually meets that standard.

The bottom chart shows the countries with the worst and best air quality. Where does the U.S. stand? It ranks 28th best for air quality. With 27 countries having better air quality, it means millions of Americans are condemned to breathe polluted air -- air that could negatively impact their health.

This is shameful in a country as rich as the United States. But it will continue as long as our politicians consider corporate profits to be more important than the health of citizens.