Researchers Arm Santa Ana Residents with Data to Fight Pollution

Publication: Voice of OC

Date: May , 2023

A pedestrian walks though a crosswalk in Santa Ana during a 2020 summer heatwave. Credit: JULIE LEOPO, Voice of OC

This Voice of OC article explores how researchers and community organizations like MPNA Green are equipping Santa Ana residents with air quality data to better understand pollution impacts. Access to localized data strengthens residents’ ability to advocate for policy changes and enforcement.

MPNA Green’s role bridges research and community action, ensuring data is accessible and relevant to residents’ concerns. The collaboration demonstrates how information can be a powerful tool in advancing environmental justice and accountability.