People of color live with 66% more air pollution, US study finds

African Americans in the north-east and mid-Atlantic are exposed to 61% more pollution particles from burning gasoline

People of color in the American north-east and mid-Atlantic are living with 66% more air pollution from vehicles than white residents are, according to a new analysis from the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).

On average, African Americans are exposed to 61% more of the tiny pollution particles that come from burning gasoline. Asian Americans breathe 73% more and Latinos 75% more.