GirlGov Earth Day quiz

GirlGov Earth Day quiz

By Pollution Control

Poll

How informed are you about environmental issues?

• Very informed!

• I know some, but I'd love to know more.

• I know a little, but I'm not an expert.

• I don't know that much about them.

Pittsburgh ranked as the 9th worst city for long term-particle pollution (associated with heart & lung disease) in 2021. It is 16th worse for short term particle pollution (associated with asthsma).

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https://stateimpact.npr.org/pennsylvania/2021/04/21/pittsburghs-air-improving-but-still-gets-an-f-from-american-lung-association/​

​Let's talk about the air.

Multiple Choice

Pittsburgh has a high childhood _______ rate, especially in low income or Black communities due to air pollution.

• cancer

• asthsma

• allergy

• dementia

The Toxic Ten

Most of Pittsburgh's air pollution is created by these ten companies.

• ATI Flat Rolled Products Holdings LLC in Brackenridge

• Harsco Metals in Natrona

• Clairton Coke Works in Clairton

• Universal Stainless & Alloy Product, Inc. in Bridgeville

• Thermal Transfer Corporation in Duquesne

• Holtec Manufacturing in Turtle Creek

• Cheswick Power Plant in Springdale

• Edgar Thomson Plant in Braddock

• Carpenter Powder Products, Inc. in Bridgeville

• PPG Industries, Inc. in Springdale​

Multiple Choice

What are activists fighting for to stop air pollution?

• Stronger emission limits

• Making sure polluters pay into the County Air Quality Program

• Shutting down illegal pollution

• Requiring more monitoring

• All of the above

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Environmental racism

https://www.climatecenter.pitt.edu/news/environmental-injustice-roots-impacts-and-urgent-solutions​

Marginalized communities have their communities exploited by industry and polluters, bearing the brunt of the negative health impacts. This combines with other forms of racism (like medical racism) to hurt communities of color.

Sacrifice zones

Black Americans are 75% more likely to live near a hazardous site. Segregation and housing discrimination means that people of color are disproportionatly impacted by pollution.

Housing discrimination

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How much more likely is a Black American to be exposed to pollution than a white American?

Multiple Select

What can you do to reduce pollution and protect the Earth?

• Stay informed

• Hold elected officials accountable

• Uplift the voices of activists and people impacted

• Participate in local government