Traffic, Air Pollution and Human Demographics Data
expanded metadata and resources
Air pollution from traffic can be a major problem in many parts of the world. However, the amount of traffic varies based on where you are, even within a small area such as a city or a county. This dataset examines how traffic congestion and associated pollutants are related to the demographics of the populations that live near traffic. The study of how environmental factors relate to societal factors like the rate of poverty is called Environmental Justice.
Data Sources: Environmental Protection Agency Environmental Justice Screening and Mapping Tool (EJSCREEN)
Prepared by Nicole Javalay (SUNY Oneata) & Jeffrey Weber (NYC Teaching Fellow).
Feb 1 – Early registration deadline to receive in-class support.
April 24 – Competition registrations and parent/guardian consent forms due.
May 8 – Project submissions due online by 11:59pm EST.
May 31, 4:30-5:00 PM – Projects, including posters, to be dropped off at Cary Institute.
May 31, 5:00-7:00 – Data Jam Expo and Awards Ceremony at Cary Institute. All prizes awarded during the event.
