A baby who is suffering from respiratory disease receives treatment inside at Dhaka Shishu (Children) Hospital in Dhaka, Bangladesh on February 24, 2021. Children are particularly vulnerable to air ...

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While air pollution is known to cause a myriad of health issues such as asthma and cancer, a research team has just discovered a new, unexpected consequence of dirty air: Peanut allergies in children.

A new American Lung Association report found 33.5 million children live in areas with air pollution levels that can pose a health risk.

American Lung Association's "State of the Air" report finds 33.5 million children live in areas with poor air quality CHICAGO, April 22, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Lung Association ...

Children living in impoverished areas are exposed to increased levels of air pollution, which can lead to reduced cognitive abilities down the line. That’s according to new research published ...

In an effort to protect children and the planet from harmful pollutants, the bipartisan infrastructure package enacted last November included up to $5 billion for the Clean School Bus program. High ...

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Race- and ethnicity-based discrepancies in exposure to air pollution, especially regarding proximity to roadways and industrial zones, are well-established. A new study reports the first nationwide ...

Climate change affects everyone, but especially children. Their small bodies—and the fact that they grow so rapidly, starting from the time they’re in utero—make them more vulnerable to toxins, ...

The effects of air pollution on kids "should have parents up in arms" to force changes in air pollution regulations, a reader said. Experts say children exposed to high air pollution levels can lose ...