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Diesel pollution permanently stunts children’s lungs
“We are raising a generation of children with stunted lung capacity,” an expert stressed.
Air pollution could cause autism
The developing brains of young children are especially vulnerable to toxic exposures in the environment.
There’s something in the air … something more complex
The different types of compounds emitted from cars and plants could vary from car to car or tree to tree.
A Philippine paradise, lost and found, on Boracay Island
Unchecked development and too many tourists had turned a popular destination into a "cesspool."
WHO: Millions of children die from pollution-related causes
According to the WHO, some 1.7 million children under the age of five succumb globally to pollution-caused diseases.
Antidepressants take a toll on marine life
Chemical contents of these medicinal mood-lifters are taking a toll on marine life, even in relatively concentrations.