Protecting Children From Climate Change And Rising Temperatures
Podcast |
1A
Publisher |
NPR
WAMU
Media Type |
audio
Categories Via RSS |
News & Politics
Publication Date |
Aug 07, 2024
Episode Duration |
00:33:48
It's been a brutal year for wildfires. Nearly 100 are raging right now across the U.S. And the season's peak hasn't even arrived. In California, the Park Fire has gobbled up 400,000 acres since July 24, making it the fourth-largest blaze in state history. Worsening wildfires are a result of climate change, which has created drier, warmer conditions.That's dangerous for those in the path of the flames – but also downwind. Kids' lungs are especially vulnerable to the smoke. Their growing bodies are more at risk from climate change's effects – like worsening air quality and rising temperatures – than adults. We discuss the impact of rising temperatures on children. Want to support 1A? Give to your local public radio station and subscribe to this podcast. Have questions? Connect with us. Listen to 1A sponsor-free by signing up for 1A+ at plus.npr.org/the1a.Learn more about sponsor message choices: podcastchoices.com/adchoicesNPR Privacy Policy

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