Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

Air pollution is racist

I thought I'd heard it all until this one....

oxygen just exited what's left of my brain....

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

This is quite possibly the dumbest waste of time a scientist has ever undertaken.

Take color completely out of it and say "people who live in more rural areas deal with less pollution than those that live in large urban areas" because this is really what this study says. Did anyone need a scientific study to confirm that?

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

(03-11-2019 10:11 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

the 256 straight 6 was a pos.....but it was a 100.00/monthly repair blast for a few years during the college days...

(03-11-2019 10:07 PM)banker Wrote:  This is quite possibly the dumbest waste of time a scientist has ever undertaken.

Take color completely out of it and say "people who live in more rural areas deal with less pollution than those that live in large urban areas" because this is really what this study says. Did anyone need a scientific study to confirm that?

XACLY!

the laureates are completely oblivious to 'quality'....

wtf could possibly go wrong when you toss millions in the gunga 'den' of inequity....

(03-11-2019 10:11 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

Yeah as long as the carburetor isn't on VW Beetle.

So what's the motivation behind USA Today pushing this non-sense?

(03-11-2019 10:11 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

84 CJ7 Laredo.

Inline 6 and drove it til the tires fell off.

Lol, now that I think about it, almost literally. Had the rear axle (spider-gear.. wtf?) go out while in college, had to buy a new one and pick it up, deliver it myself on my 175 scooter. Quite the sight.

Thousand bucks. Set me back about 3 months. Made it back pulling people out of ditches and snowbanks over the winter.

Cold with only the soft top though.

(03-12-2019 06:24 AM)JMUDunk Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:11 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:


The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

84 CJ7 Laredo.

Inline 6 and drove it til the tires fell off.

Lol, now that I think about it, almost literally. Had the rear axle (spider-gear.. wtf?) go out while in college, had to buy a new one and pick it up, deliver it myself on my 175 scooter. Quite the sight.

Thousand bucks. Set me back about 3 months. Made it back pulling people out of ditches and snowbanks over the winter.

Cold with only the soft top though.

mine was a hard top...that was one heavy pc. of fiber...

I also drove it until the driver side front was at a 45....sold it to a guy out in the shop on the spot...

ye ol' spindle gear and bearings were shattered...

that thing 100 dollared my arse to pu$$y heaven...was money well spent back then...

We spent SOOO much good time mud bogging our way to trout streams and occasional coed skinny dipping holes, remote beaches in search of either waves or bluefish runs in the fall.
Ski trips when damn near no one else could go anywhere.

4 wheel in mid 80’s was rare.

Now? Every ditch wrecking idiot in the world has 4wd or AWD and thinks they can go 65 through a whiteout.

I just snicker and flip a finger when I see them nose first in the ditch standing there wondering Wha happin’d?

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

Must be caused by all of us "white folks" driving to work every day.....

(03-12-2019 06:15 AM)200yrs2late Wrote:  So what's the motivation behind USA Today pushing this non-sense?

It's "science" that supports their editorial narrative.

Sad white people are sad. SAD

Yet another episode of "Hence Trump".

(03-11-2019 10:11 PM)shere khan Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 10:03 PM)stinkfist Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 09:52 PM)JRsec Wrote:  

(03-11-2019 08:36 PM)BEARCATDALE Wrote:  Unequal air:

Quote:The air that Americans breathe isn't equal.

Blacks and Hispanics disproportionately breathe air that's been polluted by non-Hispanic whites, according to a study. This new research quantifies for the first time the racial gap between who causes air pollution – and who breathes it.

"Pollution is disproportionately caused by whites, but disproportionately inhaled by black and Hispanic minorities," the study said.

The science is settled?

That's only because weed is legal now and burning it doesn't count as air pollution. And damn, what about all those folks of those two minorities that bypass the catalytic converters on their 70's and 80's cars, burn oil, and never replace the mufflers.

I say another government grant is needed here to verify the research and check all of the factors mentioned.

I once had a '79 scrambler....the first thing I did after purchase was rip out every dayum sensor in the guy....

and don't be messin' with my hair and weed...

Had to get rid of an emission pump in a 76 CJ5. Lol. That old beast. Drove it through the Rockies adjusting the carb for altitude. Carbs, points and clutchs would MAGA

Screw those points, I have a 1949 Ford 8N on which the points are constantly having to be fiddle farted with or replaced.