Air Pollution and Kids' Lungs (IMAGE) American Thoracic Society Caption Nickel and vanadium, metals released by burning oil fuel may be damaging to developing lungs of children. Credit ATS Usage Restrictions None License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.