South Bronx Registers Hotter Temperatures Than Other Parts of NYC — Here’s Why
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By: Jay Dow
In fact, because of the high concentration of concrete, buildings and vehicle emissions, the South Bronx has been scientifically proven to register hotter temperatures than other areas of New York City.
That does not bode well for the neighborhood, which also boasts some of the worst air quality and highest asthma rates in the country.
“When you talk about heat-related illnesses and these other environmental impacts, it’s only gong to be more disadvantageous to people that suffer from asthma,” said Matthew Shore of South Bronx Unite.
