Cowan for clean air, water

Sun., Sept. 16, 2012

Pollutants and pesticides are especially serious for young children, who are vulnerable to chemicals that can affect the developing brain. Nor does it help that children tend to be outdoors more than adults and consequently have greater exposure to air pollutants.

Children have higher metabolic rates, drink more fluids and consume more calories for their body weight than adults. So if the air children breathe or the water they consume contains toxic substances, they receive a larger dose than do adults.

Clean water and air are therefore important for the health and development of young children. So it is very good news that Eastern Washington congressional candidate Rich Cowan tells us he will work for clean air and water.

Roy Johnson

Pullman

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