Black carbon: How air pollution may affect the health of an unborn child
New research has identified a potential risk of air pollution to unborn children during pregnancy: black carbon. Black carbon is a pollutant generated by the burning of fuels such as biomass and fossils. Particles have been detected on the side of the placenta which faces the foetus. The placenta is an organ which develops during …
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