# @downinnadesert on Instagram

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- **Original URL:** https://www.instagram.com/p/DZfJpVQgUR1
- **Gondola URL:** https://gondola.cc/posts/66608031-downinnadesert-instagram
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- **Posted:** 2026-06-12T13:00:11.000+00:00
- **Account Owner:** Down In The Desert🌵 (@downinnadesert) — https://gondola.cc/downinnadesert

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Phoenix ranked among the worst major cities in America for air pollution again.

According to the American Lung Association, the Phoenix-Mesa area ranked 4th worst in the country for ozone pollution, 17th worst for short-term particle pollution, and 15th worst for year-round particle pollution.

Officials say extreme heat, traffic, construction dust, wildfire smoke, and rapid growth all play a role in the Valley’s air quality problems.

And during the summer, a lot of people say they can literally see the haze sitting over the city.

Do you think Phoenix air quality has gotten worse?

Via American Lung Association / Maricopa County / ADEQ

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#PhoenixAZ #ArizonaNews #AirPollution #Arizona #DownInnaDesert

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