Scientific American: Fourth and fifth graders in El Paso, Texas, are more likely to have lower grade point averages if heavily exposed to contaminated air at home, according to a new study.
The study is the first to look at kids' exposure to air toxics at home and its impact on their school performance. It bolsters a growing body of evidence that air pollution can impair success in school.
"This is an interesting paper that deals with a serious problem affecting millions of children around the world,' said Dr....