Kids Are Particularly Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. What Are We Doing About It?

It’s not unusual for pediatricians to prescribe a healthy dose of sunshine and outdoor time to their growing patients. A wide body of research extolls the benefits of getting outside for kids—from improving motor skills to lowering obesity risk.  However, as climate change accelerates, this recommendation comes with a growing number of caveats.  Worsening hurricanes, … Continue reading Kids Are Particularly Vulnerable to Extreme Weather. What Are We Doing About It?