These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked
#12: Massachusetts
Massachusetts, with only 0.02% of its land as landfills, faces a looming waste management crisis amid shrinking disposal space and rising contractor costs. To combat escalating water pollution levels, particularly from PFAS, the state allocated $3 million in grants.
Typically, Massachusetts maintains manageable air pollution levels. However, smoke from western wildfires recently necessitated a statewide air quality alert, highlighting the impact of external environmental factors on local air quality.
