Consider This from NPR BONUS: Breathe
Jan 24, 2021
Tanya Streeter, a former world champion freediver, shares her mastery of breath control and the mental challenges of diving. Andy Puddicombe, a mindfulness expert and co-founder of Headspace, discusses how breath centers our thoughts in meditation. Environmental journalist Beth Gardiner highlights the harsh impacts of air pollution on health and social equity. Caro Verbeek, a scent historian, dives into the powerful connection between smell and memory, illustrating how history is woven through our olfactory experiences.
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Air Pollution and Inequality
- Air pollution disproportionately affects low-income and minority communities.
- It exacerbates existing societal inequalities.
Life in Manchester
- Yvette Arellano describes pungent smells and health problems in Manchester, Houston, due to pollution.
- Everyday activities are disrupted, and families are forced to stay indoors.
Air Pollution's Wide-Ranging Effects
- Air pollution is linked to various health issues, including Alzheimer's, even in young people.
- Studies on puppies and children in polluted areas show alarming brain damage.
