These are the dirtiest states in the US, and number 1 is so obvious

• A ranking of the dirtiest states in the United States is somewhat predictable if you take a look at the criteria and data being used in the rankings. 
• States with lower populations and lots of land area tend to rank better in terms of cleanliness, while more populated states are dirtier by default. 
• Where does your state rank?

How clean is your state? Take a look outside and get an idea. Do you see factories pumping out exhaust fumes? How about a massive landfill in the distance, or maybe a nice thick layer of smog? Depending on where you live in any given state, it can be hard to tell exactly how green or gross your state is. There are nice areas of every state, but as a whole, where does yours rank? Once again, we turn to BestLife to give us the answer.

The website came up with a "Dirty State Index" for each state using a variety of metrics that are actually measurable and legitimate, which is pretty refreshing. Things like CO2 emissions, trash production, the prevalence of landfills, and air pollution were all taken into account. Now, without further ado, here are the cleanest and dirtiest states in the country.

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