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nycdataviz t1_j5jlh69 wrote

Reply to comment by analphabetic in Danger in the air: Subway stations near rivers have poorest air quality, study finds by bkind2yourmind

Because those make you look like one of the evil characters in a sci-fi TV show. An n95 will only get you heckled a little bit.

But for real, there are construction workers who throw around hazardous waste that cover their mouths with handkerchiefs. I think an n95 is good enough for a short window of civilian pollution exposure, and it’s better than nothing at all.

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numba1cyberwarrior t1_j5kgfgu wrote

>But for real, there are construction workers who throw around hazardous waste that cover their mouths with handkerchiefs.

That doesnt mean its safe lol

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nycdataviz t1_j5lestm wrote

Public health efforts are all about what’s reasonable and pragmatic for large numbers of people to do to improve their lifespan and wellness, it’s not striving for perfection.

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