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Is bad air quality slowly harming us? (with Richard Bruns)

Clearer Thinking with Spencer Greenberg

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The Effects of Bad Air Quality on Cognitive Performance

This chapter explores the effects of bad air quality on cognitive performance, particularly IQ. While the exact mechanisms are yet to be fully understood, evidence suggests that both acute and long-term exposure to poor air quality can negatively affect IQ as measured by test or task performance.

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