The pollution you can’t see can hurt you
Air pollution is a difficult problem to ignore, because those who live in cities — about two-thirds of the U.S. population — can see that ugly, ominous brown haze with their own eyes.
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What comes out of a tailpipe, anyway?
We’ve all been stuck behind one before. A car that clearly hasn’t passed a smog check in years, spewing smoke from its tailpipe like there’s no tomorrow. You probably know that the stuff coming out of there isn’t good for you, or the environment. But what exactly is it composed of?
Air pollution is scarier than ghosts and goblins
It’s comforting for parents to know that all the most frightful aspects of Halloween — even candy corn — will be an afterthought come Nov. 1. All the candy will either be devoured, hidden away for rationing, or shipped off to the troops. Read more →
Your brain on air pollution
When people worry about air pollution, they’re normally concerned about the impact it’s having on their lungs, and their children’s.
But what about their brains?
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Drive healthy: Keep windows rolled up, hit the recirculate button
If you see someone driving a convertible with the top down on the freeway this summer, you might shout a question at them above the roar of traffic: How’s your health insurance policy?
