Freakonomics Radio cover image

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

Freakonomics Radio

CHAPTER

Air Pollution's Long-Term Toll

This chapter examines the long-term health and cognitive effects of air pollution, using a case study from China's Huai River Winter Heating Policy to illustrate stark regional disparities. It reveals how pollution affects life expectancy and educational outcomes, urging a conversation on the urgent need for policy changes in both China and the United States.

00:00
Transcript
Play full episode

Remember Everything You Learn from Podcasts

Save insights instantly, chat with episodes, and build lasting knowledge - all powered by AI.
App store bannerPlay store banner