Where is the worst air in the United States?

Where are the worst places to live in the US?  These cities have the worst short-term pollution spikes which are responsible for major health problems.  The sources of particle pollution can range from woodstoves and diesel trucks to coal power plants and heavy highway traffic.    These short-term spikes that increase the number of emergency room visits for asthma and other respiratory diseases, along with higher risk of heart attack, strokes, and early death among residents.

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania took the dubious honor and California cities were all over the list as Fresno, Bakersfield and Los Angeles were all in the top 5 worst cities for air quality.   Birmingham, Alabama took the 5th spot.  Salt Lake City came in 6th.

Colony Collapse Disorder among bees due to Parasitic Fly?

Could we finally have an answer for the deaths of so many of our important bees? Colony Collapse Disorder has puzzled researchers for years as bee colonies died off across the United States.

USDA announces Gulf of Mexico Initiative

The US Department of Agriculture has pledged $50 million to a program designed to restore seven troubled river basins from stretching from Florida to Texas.

Yellowstone Oil Spill Hurting Wildlife

The Exxon Mobil pipeline that runs under the waterway near Billings failed July 1 and the resulting oil spill has hurt local wildflife.

Brazil creates crisis center to halt deforestation

Brazil has set up a crisis center to combat increased deforestation in the Amazon rainforest, the nation's environmental minister said Wednesday

One year later, BP oil spill still affecting Gulf States

One year on, oil from the largest spill in US history clogs wetlands, pollutes the ocean and endangers wildlife.