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Toxic Plumes from Aliso Canyon Gas Blowout Harmed Babies, Study Shows

Inside Climate News · By Liza Gross · last updated
Infants born to pregnant women exposed to the massive Southern California gas leak were more likely to be underweight, a risk factor for serious long-term health conditions.

By Liza Gross

Scientists studying the health effects of one of the largest blowouts of natural gas in U.S. history just confirmed what residents long suspected: the massive release of fossil gas carried serious health risks.