Hidden pollution and our lung capacity
Tuesday, June 23, 2009
by Geoff Riley
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David Shukman reports on research that finds that microscopic particles of pollution from road traffic is damaging the lung capacity of people living in pollution hotspots - young people in particular are particularly vulnerable to this invisible mist pollution. A superb video to show when discussing some of the negative externalities of traffic pollution.
Categories: AS Micro Environmental Economics Market Failure Externalities Transport Economics
Tags: capacity, pollution, road transport
Tags: capacity, pollution, road transport
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