Dirty air kills more than five million people each year around the world. The World Bank estimates that air pollution costs up to $6 trillion annually. Poor countries suffer the most from toxic air pollution because they often rely on outdated energy systems and have higher levels of pollution.
Tiny particles called PM2.5 cause most air pollution deaths. These particles measure 30 times smaller than human hair. They enter deep inside the lungs and reach the bloodstream. People develop heart disease and lung cancer from breathing these dangerous particles.
More than one billion people in South Asia breathe air that is unsafe to breathe daily. Current government policies are expected to exacerbate air pollution over the next 15 years. Deaths from dirty air could reach six million people annually if nothing changes. Better policies could save two million lives each year.
Cities need cleaner transportation and energy sources to fight air pollution. Families must switch from wood and coal cooking to cleaner fuels. Farmers should stop burning crop waste and use less fertilizer. Countries need $3 trillion to meet their clean air goals.
Clean air saves lives and helps economies grow stronger. Nations must act quickly to protect people from toxic air pollution.
Tiny particles called PM2.5 cause most air pollution deaths. These particles measure 30 times smaller than human hair. They enter deep inside the lungs and reach the bloodstream. People develop heart disease and lung cancer from breathing these dangerous particles.
More than one billion people in South Asia breathe air that is unsafe to breathe daily. Current government policies are expected to exacerbate air pollution over the next 15 years. Deaths from dirty air could reach six million people annually if nothing changes. Better policies could save two million lives each year.
Cities need cleaner transportation and energy sources to fight air pollution. Families must switch from wood and coal cooking to cleaner fuels. Farmers should stop burning crop waste and use less fertilizer. Countries need $3 trillion to meet their clean air goals.
Clean air saves lives and helps economies grow stronger. Nations must act quickly to protect people from toxic air pollution.
