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472. This Is Your Brain on Pollution

Freakonomics Radio
Freakonomics Radio
Episode • Aug 12, 2021 • 46m

Air pollution is estimated to cause 7 million deaths a year and cost the global economy nearly $3 trillion. But is the true cost even higher? Stephen Dubner explores the links between pollution and cognitive function, and enlists two fellow Freakonomics Radio Network hosts in a homegrown experiment.