Having a Bad Air Day?

How air pollution puts your health at risk, and what you can do about it

October 13, 2023

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Each year, air pollution claims some nine million lives worldwide. One out of every six deaths can be attributed to the toxic stew of chemicals and particles released into the air by car and truck exhaust, factories, forest fires, and fuel-burning home appliances. While much of the burden falls on low- and middle-income countries, high-income […]
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