As NY town grew, Black residents wondered what they were breathing. Air quality data offers clues
As part of the state's 2019 climate law, New York is monitoring air quality in select regions with a history of pollution in marginalized communities.
| Date: | Mar. 19, 2023 5:05 AM ET |
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