Francesca Dominici

Francesca Dominici, a Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health professor specializing in environmental health, joins researcher Luca Merlo to discuss their groundbreaking study on air pollution's impact on economic mobility. They uncover how childhood exposure to PM2.5 pollution can significantly hinder upward mobility in adulthood. The conversation reveals stark regional disparities, particularly affecting marginalized communities. They advocate for stricter air quality regulations and emphasize the need for policies that link environmental health to economic opportunities.