Study Finds Subway Pollution Is Too High-With a Disproportionate Effect on Black and Hispanic Riders
Briefly

from State of the Planet4 months ago
The average particulate matter in the subway is 10 times more polluted than the air above ground and seven to nine times higher than WHO safety levels.
State of the Planethttps://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/10/study-finds-subway-pollution-is-too-high-with-a-disproportionate-effect-on-black-and-hispanic-riders/
These fine particles pose a significant public health problem, lodging deep into the lungs, penetrating the bloodstream, and contributing to various health conditions.
State of the Planethttps://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/10/study-finds-subway-pollution-is-too-high-with-a-disproportionate-effect-on-black-and-hispanic-riders/
The findings are particularly alarming for Black and Hispanic populations, who experience a disproportionate rate of exposure to subway air pollution.
State of the Planethttps://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/10/study-finds-subway-pollution-is-too-high-with-a-disproportionate-effect-on-black-and-hispanic-riders/
Azad's interactive platform allows commuters to calculate their personal exposure to air pollution based on their commuting routes within NYC.
State of the Planethttps://news.climate.columbia.edu/2024/09/10/study-finds-subway-pollution-is-too-high-with-a-disproportionate-effect-on-black-and-hispanic-riders/
Read at State of the Planet
#air-quality #public-health #environmental-justice #new-york-city #pollution-research
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