2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA
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Come learn about solutions to coal dust pollution at “Evidence: Coal Dust in Hampton Roads,” a public exhibition at Downing-Gross Cultural Center in Newport News.
Opening reception June 12, 5pm with a civic engagement training by EmPowerAll 5:30-7:30pm.

“Evidence: Coal Dust in Hampton Roads” gathers stories from residents to show the effects of coal dust on daily life. Come join us for the reception June 12, 5pm with a civic engagement training by EmPowerAll at 5:30-7:30.

Opens June 12, 2025 with a reception at 5pm and civic engagement training by EmPowerAll at 5:30-7:30pm.
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave, Newport News, VA
#coaldustkills #downinggross #iheartnn #environmentaljustice #eastendnewportnews

Participants must be 18 years or older.
University of Virginia IRB-SBS 7086
Principal Investigator Sally Pusede

Ready to participate or learn more? Visit coaldustkills.com, or give us a call or text at 757.317.0356

2. Tell Your Story.
We’re interviewing community members to learn how coal dust affects your daily life and what changes you'd like to see. Your voice matters.
Interviews are voluntary and uncompensated—but your experience can help drive real change.

1. Test the Dust.
We’re collecting dust from buildings to see if it contains coal. Our tests will look for specific metals that come from coal dust. We’ll visit your home twice for about an hour each time (scheduled when it’s best for you!) As a thank you, we offer your household $100 in gift cards.

Based on these maps, does it seem like the sensors would detect airborne coal dust?

Here is the wind pattern around the coal terminals and sensors (yellow arrows):

And here are the coal terminals in Hampton Roads (blue stars):