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sue_t
May 19, 2014Explorer
The cleaner environment in some areas of the north can be an advantage for those with health concerns.
Whitehorse had the best air quality in the world according to a 2011 study by the World Health Organization. See this article: Famous for Fresh Air in the Yukon News
Fairbanks does not fare as well. See this article: Fairbanks air quality a dirty shame locals call a community health crisis. Apparently Fairbanks' air quality is worse than New York's!
Gotta admit we prefer our natural & untreated well water and not living in a polluted city.
Whitehorse had the best air quality in the world according to a 2011 study by the World Health Organization. See this article: Famous for Fresh Air in the Yukon News
Fairbanks does not fare as well. See this article: Fairbanks air quality a dirty shame locals call a community health crisis. Apparently Fairbanks' air quality is worse than New York's!
Gotta admit we prefer our natural & untreated well water and not living in a polluted city.
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