New York City subways expose commuters to toxic air
7 months, 3 weeks ago

New York City subways expose commuters to toxic air

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy The New York City subway system is exposing commuters to toxic air that far exceeds global health recommendations, a new study has found, with Black and Hispanic workers disproportionately impacted. Air pollution on subway platforms is ten times the daily limit set by the World Health Organization, while pollution on trains is seven times that limit, according to the research from New York University. open image in gallery The New York City subway system exposes 5.5 million people a day to toxic air, a new study found. A study published earlier this week also indicated that exposure to air pollution can negatively impact day-to-day moods - following findings that heightened anxiety and depression are connected to long-term exposure to poor air quality.

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‘Apocalyptic’ photos capture smoky haze blanketing New York City
1 year, 9 months ago

‘Apocalyptic’ photos capture smoky haze blanketing New York City

The Independent  

Sign up to the Independent Climate email for the latest advice on saving the planet Get our free Climate email Get our free Climate email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Here are some of the pictures that show the Big Apple’s skyline covered in smoke and haze: open image …

Anxieties resurface as gunfire erupts on NYC subway
2 years, 11 months ago

Anxieties resurface as gunfire erupts on NYC subway

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — As the year began, New Yorkers shuddered at a subway crime straight out of urban nightmares — the death of a woman shoved onto the tracks by a disturbed stranger. The city’s new mayor vowed to “make sure New Yorkers feel safe in our subway system.” But commuters Tuesday morning faced an attack that evoked many riders’ …

Air pollution a seasonal hazard
6 years, 4 months ago

Air pollution a seasonal hazard

Deccan Chronicle  

The quality of air is worse in the months of winter from the end of October to January as dust particles remain suspended in the air for a longer duration of time. Diwali coincides with the onset of winter and with vehicular pollution levels rising along with particulate matter, how must children and the elderly be protected? Choose to travel …

Urban Air Pollution Negates Health Benefits Of A Long Walk On City Streets
7 years, 3 months ago

Urban Air Pollution Negates Health Benefits Of A Long Walk On City Streets

Huff Post  

Globally, outdoor air pollution causes an estimated 4.5 million deaths a year. We should provide them with spaces to enable that instead of giving them no choice but to walk and cycle through busy, polluted streets.” Brooke Havlik, communications director for the New York-based nonprofit organization WE ACT for Environmental Justice, said that far from improving the situation, the U.S. …

Commuters exposed to 10 times more toxins than car drivers
7 years, 4 months ago

Commuters exposed to 10 times more toxins than car drivers

Daily Mail  

Underground train riders are exposed to far more cancer-causing air pollution than is safe, recent research reveals. But even the busiest Los Angeles train lines see far fewer trains and commuters than other metropolitan areas like New York and London, where billions are in danger. The grind of train cars against tracks produces a fine, carcinogenic dust that that settles …

Commuting by subway? What you need to know about air quality
7 years, 6 months ago

Commuting by subway? What you need to know about air quality

CNN  

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