by Calvin Cupini
Communities in Charlotte’s Historic West End frequently live in close proximity to major sources of harmful air pollution. For the past several years Clean Air Carolina has been partnering with community residents to tackle this environmental justice challenge, working together to monitor local air quality, convene stakeholders, write reports, and hold meetings with public officials.
Clean Air Carolina recently produced a brand new tool to tell the story of the Historic West End’s air quality problems. Our new “Story Map” features interactive images and maps that allow readers to dive deeper into the context and data surrounding a specific case of environmental injustice. Readers can also learn how Historic West End residents are rising to meet this challenge, and how Clean Air Carolina is expanding this community science model into a statewide air monitoring network.
Click here to check out our new Story Map! It’s viewable on both computer and mobile device and works by simply scrolling through the story. All the maps are interactive. If at any point you want to learn more about a particular map, just click on it to zoom in and out and explore the interactive map features such as population layers, facility information, and more.
