Air Pollution
Prenatal traffic pollution exposure tied to autism risk in boys
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A new study has linked prenatal exposure to traffic-related air pollution with an increased risk of autism spectrum disorder in boys. Researchers found that higher levels of black carbon during pregnancy were associated with a 1.5 times greater likelihood of autism diagnosis. The findings come from a cohort of over 1,400 children in the Netherlands.
Hoy No Circula restrictions apply in CDMX on October 31
The Hoy No Circula program resumes normally in Mexico City and the State of Mexico on Friday, October 31, 2025. Vehicles with blue stickers and license plates ending in 9 or 0 cannot circulate from 5:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The measure aims to reduce pollution in the metropolitan area.