These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked

These Are the Dirtiest States in America, Ranked

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#21: South Carolina

Remarkably, South Carolina has evolved from a waste haven to a cleaner state, with a minimal 0.01% landfill occupancy. Air quality also shows improvement, with a 7.4 µg/m3 particulate matter level, despite receiving mixed reviews from the American Lung Association in 2020.

Despite challenges, Florence, Myrtle Beach, and Conway shine as beacons of clean air for ozone pollution. On the flip side, Santee Cooper’s plants in Anderson, Georgetown, and Berkeley faced a $23,000 penalty for excessive air toxin emissions this summer.

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