February 16th, 2009
One more reason to drive an electric car
Asthma. New medical research shows that auto-caused air pollution can set the stage for childhood asthma while the helpless fetus is still in the womb. The research indicates air pollution causes genetic alterations before the baby’s born, making the infant more prone to asthma.
The trigger for environmentally-caused asthma are chemicals called polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs). PAHs are byproducts of incomplete combustion from carbon-containing fuels, resulting in high levels in heavy-traffic areas. Exposure to PAHs has been linked to cancer.
A newsman since 1969, Harry Fuller has worked for CBS, ABC, CNBC Europe, CNET and was founding news director at TechTV. See his full profile and disclosure of his industry affiliations.
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