Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space, Sierra Club finds

Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space, Sierra Club finds

Photo credit: Kyle Grillot, Sierra ClubAs health researchers point to a number of physical and health positives brought on by exposure to nature, a new report from the Sierra Club finds that more than 20% of Detroit military veterans are unable to access those benefits.  While 58% of military veterans treated between 2002 and 2015 had a diagnosed mental health disorder, less than half of U.S. vets seek out treatment due to the cost, lack of avai…

Poor air quality hinders Detroit veterans’ access to green space

A new Sierra Club report finds that poor air quality, limited walkability and inadequate transit prevent many Detroit military veterans from accessing nearby nature.