A study about the dirtiest cities in America in 2023 was conducted, with Houston topping the list and Virginia Beach, Virginia, being the cleanest place in the US.
Although there are benefits to living in a city, more people generally means more pollution, rodents, and rubbish. Some cities are more affected by the issue than others.
Almost 150 of the largest American cities were assessed in four categories—pollution, quality of life, infrastructure, and customer satisfaction.
You might want to buy some air fresheners, mousetraps, or a can of Raid depending on where you reside.
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The Good, the Bad, and the Dirty
Houston, We Have a Problem
As America's Dirtiest City, Space City tops our ranking's waste heap. It claims the title from Newark, New Jersey, which was this year's No. 2 and its predecessor for 2022.
Space City is the third most polluting city out of the 152 we ranked. In reality...
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