Lehigh Valley air quality among worst in US, report says

Smoke from wildfires in Canada is pushing into Schuylkill County Wednesday and impacting air quality, but not as badly as in June 2023, as seen in this photo of the smoky haze hanging over Bethlehem. (April Gamiz/The Morning Call)

By Leif Greiss | lgreiss@mcall.com | The Morning Call

UPDATED: April 23, 2025 at 12:46 PM EDT

The Allentown-Bethlehem-Easton, PA-NJ metropolitan area was named the 50th most polluted in the nation for daily particle pollution, receiving an 'F' grade, according to the American Lung Association.

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Originally Published: April 23, 2025 at 6:00 AM EDT

Most Popular

‘There’s somebody screaming out there!’ Neighbors of Palmer Township homicide victims describe chaotic scene, friendly couple
‘There’s somebody screaming out there!’ Neighbors of Palmer Township homicide victims describe chaotic scene, friendly couple
Man barricades himself in Center City Bethlehem home after assaulting girlfriend, chasing her with rifle, police say
Man barricades himself in Center City Bethlehem home after assaulting girlfriend, chasing her with rifle, police say
Jared Isaacman has new role at Lehigh Valley company after NASA nomination is withdrawn
Jared Isaacman has new role at Lehigh Valley company after NASA nomination is withdrawn
Palmer Township double homicide: Man shot in-laws hours after being served divorce papers, police say
Palmer Township double homicide: Man shot in-laws hours after being served divorce papers, police say
Parkland High School graduation | PHOTOS
Parkland High School graduation | PHOTOS
Gracedale audit shows about half of pandemic funds meant for employee bonuses cannot be accounted for
Gracedale audit shows about half of pandemic funds meant for employee bonuses cannot be accounted for
LVHN breaks ground on Muhlenberg ER expansion. Here’s what’s in store
LVHN breaks ground on Muhlenberg ER expansion. Here’s what’s in store
Great South Side Sale in Bethlehem, in its 29th year, rescues thousands of items from becoming junk — and for a good cause
Great South Side Sale in Bethlehem, in its 29th year, rescues thousands of items from becoming junk — and for a good cause
Freedom High School student killed in crash identified; police say ‘reckless behavior’ to blame and ‘criminal investigation’ under way [Updated]
Freedom High School student killed in crash identified; police say ‘reckless behavior’ to blame and ‘criminal investigation’ under way [Updated]
College football: Villanova will join Lafayette and Lehigh in the Patriot League in 2026
College football: Villanova will join Lafayette and Lehigh in the Patriot League in 2026

Lehigh Valley air quality among worst in US. Key takeaways from American Lung Association’s latest report

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

More in Health

Where to find free kids meals over the summer in Allentown

Volleyball will be the star at 33rd annual Pottstown Rumble

Who’s in charge? CDC’s leadership ‘crisis’ apparent amid new COVID-19 vaccine guidance

More at-home health tests are now available. How to know what’s right for you

pFad - (p)hone/(F)rame/(a)nonymizer/(d)eclutterfier! Saves Data!

Subscribe to continue reading this article.

Already subscribed? To log in, click here.

Share this:

RevContent Feed

More in Health

pFad - (p)hone/(F)rame/(a)nonymizer/(d)eclutterfier! Saves Data!