Understanding the Problem
What kinds of places near Sunset Park are likely causing air pollution?
Power plants, waste station, expressway
What do nitrogen dioxide and sulfur dioxide have in common?
They are harmful gases in the air
What is asthma?
A disease that makes it hard to breathe
Why does Brownsville, Texas have air pollution from another country?
Winds blow pollution from factories in Mexico
What does UPROSE want the community to do with the data?
Use it to make change
Why is living near a busy expressway dangerous for air quality?
More cars and trucks create more pollution
What is one tool used to measure air pollution in the article?
A handheld monitor/device
Why are children more likely to suffer from asthma than adults?
Their lungs are still developing
What can people in Brownsville sometimes smell at night?
Chemical odors in the air
Why is it hard for the government to take action without good data?
There’s no proof or details of the problem
What is the goal of the teen volunteers in Sunset Park?
To collect data about air pollution
Why is it important to track pollution “on a daily basis”?
Pollution levels change day to day
Why might kids living in polluted areas have more asthma attacks?
Pollution can trigger asthma
Why do health officials want to track where asthma attacks happen most?
To fix the most polluted places first
How might this project help the community in the future?
By cleaning the air and protecting health
Why do you think it's important for people from the community to collect the data themselves?
They know their neighborhood and can take action
Why is carbon monoxide especially dangerous to breathe in?
It’s a gas that can make you very sick or even cause death
What are two signs of an asthma attack?
Wheezing and gasping for air
Why is it helpful to use neighborhood maps to show pollution?
People can see where problems are in their area
Why does Delgado say we need more people to care about pollution?
Then leaders will take action
Why might pollution be worse in cities where minorities live?
Cities often have more traffic and factories nearby
Why do scientists and health groups want “close to the ground” data?
It shows what real people experience where they live
What advice does Jane Delgado give about exercise and pollution?
Some kids shouldn’t exercise outside if air is dirty
Why might local people trust data collected by their own community members more?
They know it’s real and from people like them
What does it mean to “put the power in their hands”?
Let the community take control and create change