Philly was one of 16 communities in the United States and abroad chosen to measure the effects, but only one of a few cities recording pollution.
“I hope this helps to show the city of Philadelphia that there is a need for more green space to help their environment, and that not every single lot in the city needs to have a house or building on it,” said Outlaw, founder of the Grays Ferry-based Residents Organized for Advocacy and Direction . “In Grays Ferry, green spaces are few and far between. Trees and parks are important for gardening, bees, and just to have space for peace of mind.
“I hope it creates a lot more awareness for the issues because we involved the community in the process of gathering all the information,” Johnson said. “It will allow the city to make more informed decisions about equitable solutions for heat and air quality.” The air quality sensors recorded PM2.5, or fine particulate matter. PM2.5, defined as concentrations of 2.5 microns or smaller, is of special concern. The particles are smaller than the width of a human hair and easily inhalable. They are responsible for the biggest proportion of health effects from air pollution.
“The sensors are collecting a measurement like every second,” Johnson said. “They’ll take all of those thousands and thousands of points of information and compile it into a detailed heat and air quality map for the city that will come out in the fall.”
France Dernières Nouvelles, France Actualités
Similar News:Vous pouvez également lire des articles d'actualité similaires à celui-ci que nous avons collectés auprès d'autres sources d'information.
50 Philly residents blitzed the city Saturday, gadgets jutting from cars, to record heat and pollutionPhilly was one of 16 communities in the U.S. and abroad chosen to measure the effects as part of a study overseen by the federal Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
Lire la suite »
Firefight Continues at Jim's Steaks as Flames Snake Through Ducts of South Philly EateryUPDATE: Firefighters continued battling a blaze at Jim’s Steaks in South Philadelphia that broke out Friday morning and continued to burn into the afternoon, weaving through the eatery's HVAC system. Latest details here:
Lire la suite »
Firefighters Battle Blaze at Beloved Philly Institution Jim’s SteaksIt’s unclear as of Friday morning if anyone was inside or what potential damage might mean for Philly's legendary Jim's Steaks.
Lire la suite »
Passengers on Frontier flight to Philly sprayed with 'refreshing' mist'Kind of refreshing and calming.' Passengers on board a Frontier Airlines flight to Philadelphia experienced a strange mist earlier this week.
Lire la suite »
Member of Philly Music Group Shot Dead Outside HomeA founding member of Philadelphia music group, who once rubbed elbow with former President Barack Obama, was shot to death outside of his home Wednesday night, police said.
Lire la suite »