World Health Organization: Fresno Has 2nd Worst Air in US

By KSEE News

October 3, 2011 Updated Oct 3, 2011 at 1:00 PM PDT

The World Health Organization has ranked cities around the world on their amount of particulate pollution in the air. Fresno ranked second in the U.S. According to the report, traffic congestion and industry contribute to the pollution problems throughout the city.

The Visalia area was 7th on the list, with Hanford-Corcoran coming in 8th. Bakersfield took the top spot.

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