SDG Indicator 11.6.2
Indicator 11.6.2 - Exposure to particulate matter
Data for
Indicator 11.6.2 depicts the average concentration of particulate matter (PM), the
mixture of solid particles and liquid droplets found in the air (also known as
particle pollution), in the San Diego region. The standard measure for this dataset is PM2.5, or
fine inhalable particles with diameters of 2.5 micrometers or smaller.
The graph below shows the annual average concentration of particle
pollution in 2016 alongside forecasted concentrations for 2025, 2035, and 2050.
The forecasted values are based on scenarios where policies and projects
discussed in San Diego Forward: The 2021-2050 Regional Plan are
implemented. The “build” scenario incorporates all initiatives proposed in the
2021 Regional plan, whereas the “no-build” scenario only includes those that
are currently scheduled for completion.
Data for this Indicator comes from Table T6.2 of the
2021 Regional Plan.