This chart shows the share of people in New York who live in neighborhoods the EPA has determined face the highest cancer risk from air pollutants. White families are less likely to live near these facilities in most cities. We considered a gap of more than five percentage points for any racial or ethnic group as inequity.

This chart shows the share of people in the New York region who live in neighborhoods the EPA has deemed highest risk for respiratory illnesses caused by toxic air pollutants. White families are less likely to live near these facilities in most cities. We considered a gap of more than five percentage points for any racial or ethnic group as inequity.

This chart shows the share of people who live in New York area neighborhoods the EPA has deemed highest risk for potential lead poisoning caused by exposure to lead paint used in older housing. In about three-quarters of major metro areas, white people are less likely to live in these neighborhoods. We considered a gap of more than five percentage points for any racial or ethnic group as inequity.

The share of people who live in New York area neighborhoods the EPA has deemed highest risk for dangers posed by facilities hazardous enough to neighbors to require risk management plans. White families are less likely to live close to facilities posing this serious threat in most major metro areas. We considered a gap of more than five percentage points for any racial or ethnic group as inequity.