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Study: Climate Crisis Tied to Increased Pregnancy Risks

HeadlineJun 19, 2020

In climate news, new research shows pregnant people in the United States who are exposed to high temperatures and air pollution triggered by the climate crisis are far more likely to have children who are premature, underweight or stillborn. The study says Black pregnant people and newborn babies are particularly at risk, as African Americans are more likely to live in polluted areas.

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