{"id":571,"date":"2024-08-09T15:53:39","date_gmt":"2024-08-09T12:53:39","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/nag-brooklyn.org\/?page_id=571"},"modified":"2024-08-09T15:53:43","modified_gmt":"2024-08-09T12:53:43","slug":"the-toxicity-map","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/nag-brooklyn.org\/the-toxicity-map\/","title":{"rendered":"The ToxiCity Map"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The NAG Greenpoint-Williamsburg ToxiCity Map is an essential tool for residents and environmental advocates alike, offering an in-depth view of toxic hotspots across these Brooklyn neighborhoods.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This interactive map integrates data from city, state, and federal agencies with on-the-ground insights from local activists. Users can explore various layers of data, revealing trends such as population density, asthma-related hospital visits, and the locations of specific contaminated sites, including the infamous NuHart Plastics factory and the massive Exxon oil spill.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The map also highlights areas that have been successfully remediated and those still in need of cleanup. By providing this comprehensive overview, NAG empowers the community to understand the environmental challenges they face and encourages active participation in local governance and policy-making processes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Key Features:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Interactive Layers<\/strong>: Users can toggle between different data layers, including environmental, health, and demographic information. This allows for a nuanced understanding of how various factors intersect and impact the community.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Site-Specific Information<\/strong>: The map includes detailed information on major toxic sites, such as the history of contamination, current remediation status, and future plans for cleanup. This transparency is crucial for informed community advocacy.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Community Empowerment<\/strong>: NAG&#8217;s goal with the ToxiCity Map is not only to inform but also to mobilize. By making this data accessible, the map serves as a tool for residents to advocate for a cleaner, healthier environment.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Impact and Goals:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>NAG hopes that by bringing attention to these toxic sites and providing clear, actionable data, the ToxiCity Map will inspire greater community involvement in environmental issues. The ultimate goal is to improve public health and well-being by ensuring that residents have the information they need to hold policymakers accountable and push for necessary environmental reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This project exemplifies NAG&#8217;s commitment to environmental justice and the empowerment of local communities in Greenpoint and Williamsburg. By fostering a deeper understanding of local environmental challenges, the ToxiCity Map encourages proactive efforts to address and mitigate these issues, contributing to the long-term sustainability and health of the neighborhood.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The NAG Greenpoint-Williamsburg ToxiCity Map is an essential tool for residents and environmental advocates alike, offering an in-depth view of toxic hotspots across these Brooklyn neighborhoods. This interactive map integrates data from city, state, and federal agencies with on-the-ground insights from local activists. 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