By AFPMore by this AuthorSome 300 million children live with outdoor air so polluted it can cause serious physical damage, including harming their developing brains, the United Nations said in a study released Monday. The agency, which promotes the rights and well-being of children, is pushing for world leaders to take urgent action to reduce air pollution in their countries. No society can afford to ignore air pollution," Lake said. The study also looked at indoor air pollution, typically caused by burning coal and wood for cooking and heating. The most vulnerable to illnesses caused by air pollution are children living in poverty, who tend to have poorer health and little access to health services.

Source: Daily Nation October 31, 2016 06:57 UTC