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Climate change exposes young generations to life-long health harm

A child wears a surgical mask due to elevated levels of pollution during smog in Mexico City, Mexico May 16, 2019. REUTERS/Carlos Jasso - RC1C64DF0960

A child wears a surgical mask due to elevated levels of pollution during smog in Mexico City. Image: REUTERS/Carlos Jasso

Kate Kelland
Correspondent, Reuters
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