The concentration of pollution in urban regions of the United States, and its impacts on the human body

This presentation delves into the pressing issue of concentrated pollution in urban areas of the United States, and its dire impacts on human health. It outlines the correlation between dense population and pollution, exploring how this impacts various body systems while highlighting the current actions taken by bodies like the EPA.

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Inquiry-driven, this project may reflect personal views, aiming to enrich problem-related discourse.

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Divya Shankar

2023 Cohort A Fellow

Divya is an incoming high school sophomore based within Austin, Texas. Aside from being a fellow for the Youth in Policy Institute, she writes and edits for a number of youth-led magazines and policy blogs. She is an ardent advocate for human rights, public health, and the environment, and she is excited to be a part of the incredible YIP community!

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