Dangerous Ground-Level Air Pollution in Cities

Douglas McIntyre, Editor-in-Chief at Climate Crisis 24/7, reported on research by NYU’s George Thurston showing that the most dangerous air pollution in New York City occurs at ground level, where PM2.5 is concentrated. Linked to thousands of premature deaths annually, this fine particulate matter decreases significantly at higher elevations, underscoring the health risks for people living and working closest to the streets.