During a summer camp local kids painted two murals on two storm drains in Edgefield to raise awareness about pollution on the ...

Air pollution is a silent killer, especially for children. Studies by WHO and UNICEF rank it as the second leading cause of death for kids under five. Even before birth, exposure to these ...

From Alzheimer’s to Parkinson’s, scientists discovered precursors to serious diseases in children affected by air pollution.

THURSDAY, Oct. 3, 2024 (HealthDay News) -- Even air pollution levels considered safe by U.S. standards appear to cause differences in the brains of growing children, a new review suggests. "We're ...

Two-thirds of parents said that, in the past two years, they experienced at least one day with poor or unhealthy air quality in their area.

Moms Clean Air Force is a national coalition of more than 1.5 million moms, dads and caretakers united in protecting children and children’s health from air pollution, soot, toxic chemicals, and ...

A Republic reader is concerned about the effects of air pollution on children, and wants to know how to push for change.

In Vietnam, a country plagued by poor air quality, UNICEF is working to address behaviors and strengthen policies and health care systems.

Outdoor air pollution and brain development This study surveyed 40 published, peer-reviewed studies that all included measures of outdoor air pollution and brain outcomes for children at various ...

“There is no level of pollution that is considered safe,” she explained. Air pollution from burning coal, gas and oil can cause respiratory problems in children, such as asthma.