Exploring Links Between Climate Change, Infant Mortality, and Gender - Based Violence in the U.S.

This study explores the intersection of climate change, infant mortality rates (IMR), and gender - based violence in the United States, focusing on the role of environmental stressors such as CO2 emissions and various extreme weather events. Using a two - way fixed effects model, the analysis uncovers counterintuitive findings, including a negative association between CO2 emissions, most air pollutants, and IMR, potentially reflecting the indirect benefits of economic development. Conversely, NO2 exhibits a positive relationship with IMR, emphasizing its harmful impact on infant health . The study highlights income disparities as a key factor, with econom ic stability reducing IMR despite environmental risks. These findings emphasize the necessity for integrated policies that tackle environmental, social, and economic vulnerabilities to improve public health and promote gender equity in the context of clima te change

Subway Lines and Social Divides: Analyzing Transit Disparities in NYC’s Neighborhood

This study delves into the disparities in public transportation access across New York City’s neighborhoods, with a focus on subway transportation. Analyzing data from Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens, and Staten Island, the research employs a decision tree algorithm to assess the interplay of various factors – borough, race, car-free percentages, commute times, and median household incomes (both owned and rented properties). This methodological approach enables a nuanced understanding of how these variables collectively influence public transportation inequalities. Our findings reveal significant gaps in subway accessibility, particularly affecting lower-income and minority communities. In response, the study promotes a restorative approach to address issues of transportation justice. This includes implementing a dual strategy: an inter-neighborhood approach to lessen disparities across different neighborhoods, and an intra-neighborhood plan focused on narrowing the gaps within individual neighborhoods themselves. These recommendations are aimed at promoting transportation equity and ensuring a more inclusive urban mobility framework.