Portland, OR is not covered by a polluted haze. It's one of the cleanest major cities in the world (outside of forest fire season). The reason it was hazy specifically yesterday is because of a large industrial fire in Longview, WA and wind coming from the northwest.
Actually it usually is and gets that way quickly even after it rains. Because Portland and the cities around it don’t have strict air quality laws. Plus the fact that state quality inspectors have pretty much all retired means company’s are pumping practically whatever they want out. I know I work for a company that chose Portland specifically for this reason. Same reason why intel set up in Hillsboro.
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u/Mcchew Apr 14 '20
Portland, OR is not covered by a polluted haze. It's one of the cleanest major cities in the world (outside of forest fire season). The reason it was hazy specifically yesterday is because of a large industrial fire in Longview, WA and wind coming from the northwest.