Oil Wells
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Oil Wells

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Oil Wells Count: The number of oil wells in a given area Oil Wells Rate: The number of oil wells…

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Energy Burden
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Energy Burden

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Average Energy Burden: the average percentage of income that households are spending on energy costsAverage Low-Income Energy Burden: the average percentage…

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Solid Waste Sites
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Solid Waste Sites

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Solid Waste Facilities Percentile: The percentile of a given area’s exposure to landfills, transfer stations, and composting facilities compared to…

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Toxic Releases
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Toxic Releases

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Toxic Releases Percentile: The percentile of a given area’s average annual exposure to EPA-flagged toxic releases from industrial plants across…

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Pesticide Use
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Pesticide Use

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Pesticide Use Percentile: The percentile of a given area's exposure to pesticides from nearby agricultural fields compared to the rest…

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Diesel Particulate Matter
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Diesel Particulate Matter

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Diesel Particulate Matter Percentile: The percentile of a given area's exposure to air pollutants related to diesel usage (often from…

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Traffic Impacts
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Traffic Impacts

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:Traffic Impacts Percentile: The percentile of a given area's exposure to particulate emissions due to vehicle exhaust, based on traffic volume…

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Natural Hazards
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Natural Hazards

Learn More Metadata Download the Dataset View on Map Variable Definitions:There are 18 specific natural hazards or consequence types included in the National Risk Index. NDSC includes 5 relevant hazards…

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Climate Change in the Gateway Cities
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Climate Change in the Gateway Cities

Gateway Cities Council of Governments and Climate Change As climate change continues to transform the lives of residents in Los Angeles County, the region is coming to grips with its…

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