How Air Pollution Is Quietly Hurting Children's Ability to Learn

Air pollution does not just affect children's lungs, it affects their brains too. Research now links long-term exposure to PM2.5 with IQ drops of nearly 20 points, weaker math and reading scores, and more missed school days. Smile Foundation breaks down the science and what communities can do to protect young learners.

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