Gladwyn d’SouzaJun 24, 2023

https://grist.org/equity/race-must-be-factor-decrease-air-pollution/

“#Income is not a good #proxy, alone, for #race,” said Polonik.
 
Additionally, researchers found that #pollution from #powerplants and #transportation are particularly important in perpetuating #airquality #inequity. When these types of pollution are targeted, it can reduce imbalances. 

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Study: Race must be a factor in combatting air pollution

A new study shows that decreasing greenhouse gases alone isn't enough to save neighborhoods of color from toxic air pollution.

Grist
Gladwyn d’SouzaJun 24, 2023

https://www.sfchronicle.com/politics/article/bridge-toll-hike-18166429.php

#CongestionPricing: To help BART and other #BayArea #transit agencies avoid cutting rail and #busservice, a group of #progressive state lawmakers is proposing raising tolls on seven state-owned bridges in the region.
#pricepollution
#pricedriving
#PriceParking

Bridge toll hike proposed by SF lawmakers to bail out transit agencies

A group of progressive state lawmakers is proposing raising tolls by $1.50 on seven state-owned bridges in the region.

San Francisco Chronicle