The Presence of Nitric and Sulfur Oxides In New York City
Nitric Oxide and Sulfur oxide are two of six major air pollutants controlled under the Clean Air Act, our project examines the way these pollutants interact with NYC conditions.
Tag: environment
The Effect of Urban Density on Tree Health
Did you ever wonder if there is a relationship between tree health (trunk diameter and trunk wounds observed) and urban density? Click here to find out.
Correlation Between Air Quality and COVID in New York City
Unfortunately, COVID-19 has cast us away into our homes for good, but the environment seems to favor our new lifestyles.
Comparative Study of Animal Fitness in Space
As we keep exploring parts of space, it is important for us to also explore which of our organisms can be sent to space. This is why we each choose two animals and predicted if that animal could survive in space and why.
The Effects of Community Gardens on Biodiversity
Our project aims to discover if there is a correlation between an increase in community gardens throughout New York City and an increase in biodiversity. We were inspired by the use of iNaturalist during the Bioblitz, and decided to use iNaturalist observations as our method of measuring biodiversity.
The Closure of Great Kills Park Due to Radium-226
Great Kills Park was once a go-to place for Staten Island residents until radiological contamination was discovered in 2005. Read our findings on how dangerous the radiation exposure is.
The Impact of Temperature on Murder Rates in NYC
Do environmental factors impact human behavior? Our group researched the correlation between monthly temperatures in NYC and monthly murder rates.
How has quarantine/COVID-19 restrictions affected air quality in New York City?
We looked at how quarantine/COVID-19 restrictions have affected air quality in New York City, and explored solutions for how the city can maintain improved air quality in the future.
The Not So Clean Water Act
The Clean Water Act of 1972 did not deliver on everything that it has promised and we looked at ways to safely combat its flaws.
Areas With Highest Trash Complaints Don’t Have Highest Rat Sightings
For our project, we wanted to take a closer look at what causes rat population growth and explore whether there is a link between trash accumulation and an increase in rat sightings.
Loss of Native Plant Habitat Contributes to the Increase of Endangered Species in New York
Plant species are constantly becoming endangered in New York. Our project explores what exactly endangered plant species are and what events have caused them to become endangered.
Water Quality of Hudson River
This project discusses the water quality of the Hudson River throughout New York City’s history.
Mass Production & Littering of Masks on NYC’s Environment
Mask-wearing has been normalized as a necessary protective measure against the spread of COVID-19. Our project explores the effect of the mass production and disposal of masks on NYC’s environment.
Water We Doing?
This project examines the link between poor water quality in New York and environmental racism.
The Impacts of Coronavirus on Climate Change
Our project focuses on how our environment has changed (in relation to NO2 emissions and fine particulate matter) over the Coronavirus pandemic.
