Detroit's Clean City Status: A Bright Spot Amidst Ongoing Air Pollution Challenges

Children continue to cough on their school commutes, while seniors monitor air quality for asthma alerts. Despite headlines labeling Detroit as one of the nation's cleanest cities, residents in the east and southwest feel otherwise. A national study from Oxi Fresh placed Detroit fourth in cleanliness, based on various factors, garnering a respectable B+. However, this ranking belies the daily struggles residents face, particularly regarding air quality, ranked among the worst in the nation. While improvements have been noted, particularly in water quality post-Flint crisis, ongoing environmental injustices loom large.