What are green spaces?
Green spaces include parks, golf courses, fields, some playgrounds, and more. These areas are beneficial to humans in so many ways. They provide a place to socialize, exercise, and relax. But not only are they ideal for people’s everyday activities, they also play a huge role in reducing air pollution.
The problem
The problem though, is that “Boston has one of the lowest amounts of green space available per resident of all of the country’s major cities” according to a report from Geotab, a telematics software company. If more green spaces were implanted in the city, this would be an extreme help in order to reduce the amount of carbon and toxins in the air. It is a natural and easy process once these spaces have been established. Trees and grass absorb odors and pollutant gases while also producing clean air that can provide for up to 20 people.
The image below takes a look at the top 10 greenest cities in America, and as you can see Boston is no where to be found.