Pollution Takes Big Toll on Global Economies; A Liveable Planet Needs Clean Air
Air pollution causes 5.7mn deaths annually, slashes global GDP, and threatens food and health security May 10, 2025 Adopted from Gulf Times Air pollution is taking a heavy toll on both people and economies across the world. It is linked to respiratory illnesses, cardiovascular diseases, strokes, and even cancer. Treating these illnesses burdens public health systems and increases individual healthcare costs. In countries with limited medical resources, high pollution levels exacerbate system overload, particularly in […]
Only Seven Countries Worldwide Meet WHO Dirty Air Guidelines, Study Shows
Annual survey by IQAir based on toxic PM2.5 particles reveals some progress in pollution levels in India and China Nearly every country on Earth has dirtier air than doctors recommend breathing, a report has found. Only seven countries met the World Health Organization’s guidelines for tiny toxic particles known as PM2.5 last year, according to analysis from the Swiss air quality technology company IQAir. Australia, New Zealand and Estonia were among the handful of countries with a […]
