Teresa Fogelini highlights the proactive measures taken by the North Bay Children's Center to ensure children have safe play areas during extreme heat, stating that replacing asphalt with green spaces is vital for children's safety.
Stanford pediatrician Lisa Patel emphasizes the unique vulnerabilities of young children during heat waves, explaining that their bodies heat up faster and they need support from caregivers for their safety.
Research indicates that air pollution affects not just physical health, but also children's neurological development, highlighting a critical area of concern that transcends traditional views of air quality effects.
Patel identifies the lack of standardized support for various child care providers due to the diversity in the early childhood care ecosystem, stressing the need for a unified approach to address these challenges.
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