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BusyPhase t1_ix0oixm wrote

Reply to comment by timesuck in We are considering a move from the Bay Area to Pittsburgh area. Mistake? Alternatives? by No-Camp9363

I've been here for a year now and still don't understand the issue with air quality. The AQI is always so much better than any other place I've lived. I never "feel it or smell it." I'm definitely not a fan of the cracker plant though. At least it's far north.

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timesuck t1_ix15f0i wrote

This article does a pretty good job of summing up the current state of things.

We did not have many inversions and Code Orange days this summer (thank goodness), but 2020-2021 was brutal. Consistently the city smells bad enough that there’s an app to track it. It’s definitely a problem, especially for those with respiratory issues and over the long term.

A lot of it also depends on your distance from the emitters. You’re less likely to experience it if you are at an elevation or further away from the problems (Edgar Thompson and McConway and Torley).

edit: here’s an article about our area’s increased cancer risk because of pollution.

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BusyPhase t1_ix16dkx wrote

No wonder I've never noticed it. Every city I've lived in has had worst air quality. 😂 Thank you for the info! OP should be fine considering the worst air quality is mainly CA.

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