Environmental Health and Community Services

The video discusses the severe impact of pollution in urban areas, particularly focusing on asthma caused by diesel truck emissions. It highlights the broader health implications, such as diabetes and learning disabilities, linked to pollution. The video also presents community-driven environmental solutions like urban forestry, green roofs, and solar panels, which not only improve air quality but also create jobs and reduce poverty, ultimately leading to healthier communities.

What is a major environmental issue affecting urban areas like the South Bronx?

• Noise pollution

• Water pollution

• Asthma due to diesel truck traffic

• Deforestation

How does poor air quality contribute to health problems?

• It causes skin diseases

• It leads to diabetes and obesity

• It enhances physical fitness

• It improves mental health

What is a lesser-known effect of proximity to fossil fuel emissions?

• Better respiratory health

• Increased physical strength

• Learning disabilities in children

• Improved cognitive function

What is one of the social consequences of poor academic performance linked to environmental factors?

• Improved social skills

• Better job opportunities

• Increased likelihood of incarceration

• Higher chances of attending college

What are some examples of environmental services that can benefit communities?

• Building more highways

• Expanding industrial zones

• Urban forestry and green roofs

• Increasing fossil fuel usage

How do environmental services like solar panels benefit communities?

• They raise energy costs

• They decrease job opportunities

• They reduce dependence on fossil fuels

• They increase air pollution

What is a key benefit of creating jobs through environmental services?

• It reduces crime rates

• It increases poverty

• It leads to more pollution

• It decreases community health

How do environmental services contribute to healthier communities?

• By creating green spaces and jobs

• By promoting industrial growth

• By reducing physical activity

• By increasing fossil fuel emissions

What is a direct environmental benefit of urban forestry?

• Increased air pollution

• Improved air quality

• Higher energy consumption

• Reduced biodiversity

Why is reducing poverty important in the context of environmental services?

• It increases fossil fuel usage

• It has no impact on crime rates

• It is unrelated to community health

• It helps lower incarceration rates