Inland Empire once again ranks top for most polluted area in the nation

Riverside and San Bernardino counties remain among the worst places in the nation for air pollution, according to the American Lung Association’s 2026 “State of the Air” report.

The annual report found both counties — part of the Los Angeles-Long Beach metro area — ranked first and second nationally for smog pollution. San Bernardino County ranked first, followed by Riverside County.

The report marks the 26th consecutive year the region has topped the nation for unhealthy ozone levels, according to the American Lung Association…

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