Not as stinky as Pittsburgh
The Cincinnati metropolitan area ranks 8 worst in year-round particle pollution in a recent study from the American Lung Association. The Midwest US was well-represented on the list with St. Louis (#10), Indianapolis (#9), Cleveland (#6), Detroit (#4), and Pittsburgh (#2) all joining Cincinnati in the bottom 10.
So we’re on the list this year, let’s make a goal to be way out of the bottom 10 by next year.
Cincinnati can work to make improvements to particulate pollution and air quality by building to LEED green building standards with all new developments. There is a whole section in the LEED guide that focuses on indoor air quality and pollution control and will challenge architects to build cleanly. The city can also embrace mass transit and move forward with the idea of the Streetcar. Finally, get out your sneakers or your bike and make it to your next destination on self-power. It’s free, the weather is great, and it cancels out that ice cream cone you will want to stop for on your way home!
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