ClimateChangeEffects
What air pollution does to the human body
What air pollution does to the human body Air pollution from ozone and PM2.5 can harm nearly every major system in the human body, particularly the cardiovascular, respiratory, and neurological systems. The Clean Air Act has been instrumental in reducing air pollution levels in the US, with a 18% decrease in ozone and a 37% […]
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There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air
There’s a link between infant mortality and lead in the air Infant mortality is tied to the concentration of lead in the air, according to a new study. Concentrations of lead in the air remain substantial in developed and developing countries, largely the result of industrial emissions. Even with the decline in lead in gasoline, […]
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