Year In Review: 2012′s Most Popular NoArizona Articles

Thank You For Reading NoArizona!

As 2012 comes to an end, we take a look back at the year’s most popular articles! Read on, there may be an article you missed!

It’s A Tough Day for Breathing in Arizona

Cough, Cough…Sniff, Sniff

The air stings my lungs. My eyes burn and my throat is sore .
What a great way to get us in the Christmas spirit with dirty air and 80 degree temperatures!

The photo of the mountain was taken today (12/7/12). That mountain was only about 1/2 mile from where I stood, and it is normally a much clearer view.

The second photo, also taken today, illustrates just how dirty the air is today. Normally, you would be able to see mountains in that photo. Instead, there’s a white and brown mist hovering above the city. It almost looks as if the views are obstructed by smoke from a forest fire. However, there is no forest, thus no forest fire…it’s just the nasty Arizona air.

Merry Christmas, Arizona.

Read more about Arizona Pollution.

Phoenix: One of Top 20 Dirtiest Cities

Travel & Leisure Ranks Phoenix As 19th Dirtiest City

Phoenix joins cities such as San Juan Puerto Rico, Las Vegas, Miami, Los Angeles and New York City as one of the top-20 dirtiest cities.

Why? Read on!

Debunked: The Top Reasons to Move to Arizona

Many people who now live in Arizona were lured in by promises of paradise. Some of those people came to realize Arizona isn’t quite normal and a difficult place to live.

This article focuses on the most common lines used to convince you to move to Arizona, and a rebuttal to each one. Enjoy!

Air Quality Alert, Wind Advisory Issued for Friday, 5/25/2012

Air Quality Alert, 5/25/2012

National weather service Phoenix AZ

High pollution advisory for Maricopa county including the greater Phoenix area and Pinal County Friday.

High Pollution Advisory for Maricopa County (5/12/12)

High Pollution Advisory  5/12/12

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Phoenix has issued an ozone high pollution advisory for the greater phoenix area for Saturday.

High Pollution Advisory for the Greater Phoenix Area (5/11/12)

High Pollution Advisory  5/11/12

The Arizona Department of Environmental Quality in Phoenix has issued an ozone high pollution advisory for the greater phoenix area for Friday.

State of the Air 2012: Phoenix is the 7th Most Polluted City

What the Arizona Office of Tourism Won’t Tell You

According to the American Lung Association State of the Air report (PDF), Phoenix was ranked 7th most polluted city for ozone levels and 6th for particle pollution. The ALA report ranked cities by particle pollution, both short-term and year-round, as well as by ozone levels.

You’ve Lived In Arizona If…

You no longer associate bridges or rivers with water.

You discover, in July it only takes two fingers to drive your car, because your steering wheel is so hot.

The best parking is determined by shade…..not distance.

Wind and Blowing Dust Advisory for 3/17/12

Wind advisory in effect from 2 pm this afternoon to midnight MST tonight.