A new air quality database has launched online that allows U.S. citizens to test the amount of pollution in their neighbourhoods, and compare it to other counties in the nation. The database works by measuring the pollution from industrial facilities in the region, and compiling which ones are closest to you, and how they affect the air you breathe. This might come in handy if you’re planning on relocating due to an excess of smog in your area, or it might just be good to know if you are planning on writing your local government about emissions controls. Click here to access the search function of the database, hosted by the Chicago Tribune.
