Choking
I always figured that Flint was rather polluted, given its large automotive industry that until recently had been a major part of the city. After running across the American Lung Association‘s annual State of the Air for 2007, I can see that my beliefs are now vindicated. Flint, and, by extension, Detroit, show up in four of the nine top 25 most polluted lists. (BTW, Wayne County is the home of Detroit.)
| Ranking | Survey | Area |
|---|---|---|
| 8 | Metropolitan Areas Most Polluted by Short-Term Particle Pollution | Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI |
| 4 | Metropolitan Areas Most Polluted by Year-Round Particle Pollution | Detroit-Warren-Flint, MI |
| 9 | Counties Most Polluted by Short-Term Particle Pollution | Wayne County, MI |
| 6 | Counties Most Polluted by Long-Term Particle Pollution | Wayne County, MI |
