It has long been known that the poorest and those from minority ethnic communities shoulder the greatest burden from air pollution – and now a study has provided compelling evidence.
Researchers used sensors mounted on satellites and aircraft to map nitrogen dioxide across 11 major US cities and researchers were able to map the pollution exposure.
The poorest areas in New York and Newark – defined as those with more than one-fifth of households below the poverty level – had air pollution about 26% greater than wealthier areas. In Los Angeles, black, Hispanic and Asian communities of the lowest socioeconomic status endured average pollution that was 38% greater than their non-Hispanic, white counterparts – the greatest difference of any of the cities studied.
Poorest areas bear brunt of air pollution, US study shows | Air pollution | The Guardian
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