Urban Heat and Air Pollution May Harm Developing Brains in the Womb, Study Suggests

Inside Climate News · By Jaylan Sims · last updated September 25, 2025 – 3:59 AM

Focusing on minority populations, the study’s findings show how low-income communities in New York City can bear generational consequences from climate change.

By Jaylan Sims

During a typical summer day in New York City, residents and visitors alike face an onslaught of blistering heat and air pollution, each responsible for a host of health problems—from heat stroke to lung cancer.

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