Large differences detected in air pollution among Fairbanks neighborhoods

Large differences detected in air pollution among Fairbanks neighborhoods  Fairbanks Daily News-Miner

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Large differences detected in air pollution among Fairbanks neighborhoods

Large differences detected in air pollution among Fairbanks neighborhoods

Residents in Fairbanks Experience Air Pollution in Winter

Introduction

Residents in Fairbanks, unlike in many other places, can experience air pollution through the senses in wintertime.

Sensory Experience of Air Pollution

Smell tells us that something about the air is very different in winter than in late spring. Sight lets us note the hazy air layers that can develop over town and even let us see plumes of wood-burning or vehicle exhaust that just seem to sit in place. In much of the Lower 48, air pollution is less viscerally real and becomes “an invisible problem.” In Fairbanks, air pollution can be sensed just by stepping outside.

Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

  1. Goal 3: Good Health and Well-being
  2. Goal 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities
  3. Goal 13: Climate Action

Conclusion

Air pollution in Fairbanks during winter highlights the importance of addressing the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) related to good health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, and climate action. By tackling air pollution, we can improve the quality of life for residents and contribute to a more sustainable future.

SDGs, Targets, and Indicators in the Article

  1. SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being

    • Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination.
    • Indicator: The article discusses air pollution and its impact on residents’ health, highlighting the need to address this issue to improve well-being.

  2. SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities

    • Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management.
    • Indicator: The article emphasizes the issue of air pollution in Fairbanks and its impact on the local environment, indicating the need for improved waste management and air quality control.

Table: SDGs, Targets, and Indicators

SDGs Targets Indicators
SDG 3: Good Health and Well-being Target 3.9: By 2030, substantially reduce the number of deaths and illnesses from hazardous chemicals and air, water, and soil pollution and contamination. The article discusses air pollution and its impact on residents’ health, highlighting the need to address this issue to improve well-being.
SDG 11: Sustainable Cities and Communities Target 11.6: By 2030, reduce the adverse per capita environmental impact of cities, including by paying special attention to air quality and municipal and other waste management. The article emphasizes the issue of air pollution in Fairbanks and its impact on the local environment, indicating the need for improved waste management and air quality control.

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