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health2 years ago•1 min saved

The Hidden Health Dangers of Sitting in Traffic: Protect Yourself

A study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine reveals that exposure to traffic-related air pollution can cause a spike in blood pressure comparable to the effect of a high-sodium diet. The adverse health effects from traffic-related air pollution can impact individuals sitting in traffic or living in areas with heavy car traffic, disproportionately affecting people of color. To mitigate the impact, it is recommended to keep windows closed and have air filtration capability at home. Additionally, transitioning to electric vehicles and investing in public transit infrastructure can help reduce traffic-related air pollution.

via Yahoo Life|

#air-pollution #blood-pressure #environmental-racism

politics2 years ago•4 min saved

Atlanta City Council approves controversial 'Cop City' project funding

The Atlanta City Council has approved funding for the construction of a proposed police and firefighter training center, despite fierce opposition from activists who decry the project as "Cop City." The $90 million project has been a significant part of Mayor Andre Dickens' first term in office, but opponents fear it will lead to greater militarization of the police and exacerbate environmental damage. The vote also comes in the wake of the arrests of three organizers who lead the Atlanta Solidarity Fund, which has provided bail money and helped find attorneys for arrested protesters.

via The Associated Press|

#activism #atlanta #environmental-racism

environment2 years ago•4 min saved

US Air Quality Report: Mixed Grades and Disproportionate Impact on Minorities and Western States.

One in three Americans live in areas with harmful levels of air pollutants, with almost 120 million people in the US exposed to unhealthy levels of soot and smog, according to the American Lung Association's annual report. People of color are almost four times more likely to live in the most polluted places than white Americans, with 54% of those living in counties with failing air quality being people of color. The report also highlights a widening disparity between air quality in eastern and western states, especially for soot particles. The EPA has been urged to set stronger standards to protect public health.

via The Guardian US|

#air-pollution #american-lung-association #climate-crisis

environment2 years ago•2 min saved

Louisiana's 'Cancer Alley' residents file lawsuit against local officials over pollution and racism.

Residents of St James parish in Louisiana have filed a federal lawsuit against local government officials, accusing them of civil rights and religious liberty violations by repeatedly approving the construction of petrochemical plants in two majority Black districts. The lawsuit calls for a moratorium on the construction of new plants and the extension of existing facilities in St James parish. The lawsuit argues that the approval of more than a dozen facilities in majority Black areas bears a direct correlation to the vestiges of slavery and segregation.

via The Guardian US|

#cancer-alley #civil-rights #environment