Summary
A new analysis identifies which census tracts — kids, seniors, Black residents, and lower-income areas — should get priority air monitors. Nearly all of Kalamazoo showed up as vulnerable on the map.
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Last discussed Mar 18, 2026.
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Neighborhoods in the identified vulnerable census tracts, who would get better air quality data.
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Environmental Concerns Committee - Mar 18, 2026
A new analysis identifies which census tracts — kids, seniors, Black residents, and lower-income areas — should get priority air monitors. Nearly all of Kalamazoo showed up as vulnerable on the map.
Some air pollution is getting worse in the Kalamazoo area. Michigan isn’t sure why
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