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(FOX 25 / MyFoxBoston.com) – Researchers say cutting down on greenhouse gas emissions will have big health benefits if coupled with policies reducing exposures for people living near roadways.

In fact, a new study out of Los Angeles says at least 8 percent of childhood asthma cases can be attributed to traffic-related pollution at homes near busy roadways. FOX Medical Team's Dr. Mike Cirigliano explains.