While all are at risk, certain communities are and will be disproportionately affected by environmental injustice and related health issues. With a population of approximately 2.23 million people, the borough of Queens is the second-largest in New York City. It is also the most diverse, with 47% percent of residents born outside the U.S. One particular issue affecting its residents - that of air pollution - is both representative of similar issues facing people across the country and the world, and also highlights the intersectional lens that one needs to use when addressing climate change.
