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fossil-fuel combustion0.15 μg/m3(rolling three-month average); 1.5 μg/m3(quarterly average)loss of biodiversity, decreased reproduction, neurological problems in vertebratesadverse effects upon multiple bodily systems; may contribute to learning disabilities when young children are exposed; cardiovascular...
According to the Environmental Protection Agency, the average adult breathes over 3,000 gallons of air every day. Children breathe even more air per pound of body weight and are more susceptible to air pollution. Air pollution threatens the health of human beings and other living things on our ...
a short walketcin the open air.She took the baby for an airing.paseo al aire libre, tomar el aire ˈairlessadjective 1.(of weather) still and windless.It was a hot, airless night.sin viento 2.(of a roometc) stuffy and without fresh air.cargado ...
At the First International Conference on Child Leukaemia, the facts were presented. Yes, it’s increasing too. Theories on the cause included increased radiation from mobile phones, phone masts and power lines. Children have developing microbiomes - gut baceria are damaged by toxic in home chemic...
Kettleman City, Calif. has had problems concerning the rates of children born with birth defects for years. Here's why pesticides could be the reason. Why We Must Hold Factory Farming Accountable for Deforestation and Pollution, According to New Research ...
potable water and proper sanitation. it is also projected that nearly 1000 children die every year in india due to water-related issues. groundwater is an important source of water, but unfortunately, even that is susceptible to pollution. hence, water pollution is quite an important social issu...
LEARN THE FACTS Plastic pollutionis anenvironmental,wildlife,climate,human health, andsocial justice issue. People and communities across the world are finally waking up to the fact thatplastic pollution impacts everything. SEE MORE LATESTNEWS
Health Impacts: The continued reliance on traditional fuels has detrimental health effects, particularly on women and children who are disproportionately affected by indoor air pollution. This leads to various health issues and premature deaths, highlighting the urgent need for increased adoption of clean...
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