Introduction

Today, you’ll learn about a surprising link between youth activism and critical thinking, a new discovery related to sleep apnea, and how aggressive driving adds more CO2 to the atmosphere.  

Teenage Activism 

• “Teens Engaged in Activism Become Better Critical Thinkers, Study Finds.” University of Michigan. 2023.  
• “Charting the longitudinal trajectories and interplay of critical consciousness among youth activists.” by Andres Pinedo. 2023.  

Sleep Apnea Danger  

• “NIH-funded study explains link to increased cardiovascular risks for people with obstructive sleep apnea.” NIH. 2023.  
• “Estimation of the global prevalence and burden of obstructive sleep apnoea: a literature-based analysis.” by Adam V. Benjafield, et al. 2019.  
• “The ever-increasing importance of cancer as a leading cause of premature death worldwide.” by Freddie Bray. 2021.  
• “Sleep Apnea.” by Eric Suni & Dr. Abhinav Singh. 2023.  

Aggressive Driving 

• “Future reductions of China’s transport emissions impacted by changing driving behaviour.” by Yingji Xia, et al. 2023.  
• “Aggressive driving sends carbon levels soaring.” Nature.com. 2023.  
• “Annual carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions worldwide from 1940 to 2022.” Statista. 2023.  
• “How can driving behavior help you reduce fuel costs and greenhouse gas emissions?” Frotcom. 2019.  

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