Chicago: A new report It has been reported that the transition to electric vehicles by 2050 could help save hundreds of children’s lives as well as save millions of children from asthma attacks.
A study conducted by the American Lung Association found that the transition to zero-emission vehicles and the electric power grid would reduce 2.8 million asthma attacks, 2.7 million respiratory symptoms, 147,000 cases of acute bronchitis, and 508 Annual child deaths will be prevented.
The study found that petroleum-fueled vehicles are the largest source of carbon emissions in the US, damaging children’s lungs, causing heat-related stress and affecting their growth in the womb. It can damage their health.
Will Barrett, author of the report, said air pollution and climate change are putting children at risk today. The severity of climate change will continue to increase and will increase the risks to children in the United States.
According to the 2023 State of Air Report, more than 27 million children under the age of 18 living in different counties were exposed to at least one combination of air pollutants.
According to the report, children with asthma or other lung diseases are at higher risk.
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