472. This Is Your Brain on Pollution

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.

Episode 472 of the Freakonomics Radio podcast, hosted by Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher, titled "472. This Is Your Brain on Pollution" was published on August 12, 2021 and runs 46 minutes.

August 12, 2021 ·46m · Freakonomics Radio

Summary

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.

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