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"Electric Vehicles: A Lifesaver for Children's Health"

A report from the American Lung Association emphasizes the significant health benefits for children if all new vehicles sold by 2035 are zero-tailpipe emission electric vehicles, including 2.7 million fewer asthma attacks, 147,000 fewer acute bronchitis cases, and reduced respiratory symptoms. Children are particularly vulnerable to air pollution due to their developing lungs. The transition to electric vehicles is crucial for reducing emissions and combating climate change, but challenges remain in achieving a fully electric fleet by 2050. Policymakers are urged to consider the health benefits for children when strengthening emission rules for vehicles.