The American Lung Association’s latest report examines the potential benefits of zero-emission transportation and electricity for children’s health. The report predicts a significant improvement in children’s health if all new cars and trucks are zero-emission by 2035 and if clean energy powers the nation’s electric grid by 2035. Transportation pollution poses a significant risk to children’s health, affecting their lung development, increasing respiratory symptoms, and asthma attacks. The switch to zero-emission vehicles would prevent millions of pediatric asthma attacks, upper and lower respiratory symptoms, and acute bronchitis cases by 2050. Pediatricians are encouraged to educate parents, advocate for clean air, share their stories, and support the transition to electric vehicles and clean power. The American Lung Association urges the EPA to make the transition to electronic vehicles a top priority.
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Zero-emission vehicles, clean power prevent respiratory illnesses in children
