The Air Up There; Pulaski County Receives Poor Grade For Air Quality

By: Import User

Updated: January 7, 2009

Pulaski County receives a failing grade from the American Lung Association because of its air quality. The Lung Association monitors Crittenden, Montgomery, Newton and Pulaski counties. Pulaski and Crittenden each received an "F." Newton made a "C" and Montgomery ranked the best with an "A." The association blames exhaust from vehicles for polluting the air, although they say its not as bad as nearby states.

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