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This Is Your Brain on Pollution (Ep. 472 Update)

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The Cognitive Costs of Air Pollution

This chapter explores the underestimated effects of air pollution on cognitive functioning, revealing that current impacts may be significantly larger than previously thought. It discusses how pollutants affect brain activity and examines research linking pollution levels to student performance and educational outcomes.

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