These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked
#7: Indiana
Indiana battles environmental woes, anchored by its automobile-dependence and scant public transit, alongside coal-based power southwards. Publications like IndyStar attribute these to notable air pollution and substantial CO2 emissions, underscoring urgent ecological concerns.
In 2019, Gary city’s U.S. Steel Gary Works stood out as Indiana’s most egregious offender, releasing millions of pounds of pollutants across land, air, and water, per EPA findings. This industrial giant’s environmental impact starkly highlights the state’s pollution problem.
