The document discusses variations in air pollution across the United States, listing cities with high levels of pollution from diesel, manufacturing industries like steel and cars, chemical plants, and power plant emissions. It also notes population growth trends moving to the "Sunbelt" region and that California has policies aiming to cut greenhouse gas emissions. Key polluting cities mentioned include Boston, Detroit, Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, San Francisco, and Los Angeles.
21. Boston: 5th highest deaths from diesel pollution
Detroit: Motown famous for car manufacture
Pittsburg: Steel town
Philadelphia: home of US chemical companies
Sunbelt: 88% of US population growth 2000-2030
Silicon Valley, San Francisco: home to US ICT industries
California: green energy policy includes cutting 2020 GHG
emissions to 1990 levels
Power plant emissions lead to 38,000 heart attacks a year
22. Add these cities:
New York
Boston
Detroit
Pittsburg
Philidelphia
San Francisco
Los Angeles
Phoenix