Environmental Science
Environmental Justice and Air Pollution Health Impacts
Quick fact
In the United States, people of color are exposed to about 38% more ambient PM2.5 pollution than white people, and those living below the poverty line face a 8% higher exposure than those above it. (Sayu et al., 2021, Nature).
Why this is interesting
Have you ever noticed that some neighborhoods seem to have much dirtier air than others, even within the same city? Why do the same people who breathe that air often face the greatest health problems?