28/02/2024
🫁 Did you know: 99% of the world breathes polluted air?
Air quality is closely linked to the health of the earth’s ecosystems and our communities. Some common sources include:
🥘 Cooking with open fires
🚗 Emissions from vehicles
💨 Burning agriculture and waste
🏙 Powering homes and industrial facilities
🔥 Wildfires
Policies to fight air pollution are a win-win for climate and health. Learn more here 👉🏼
Air pollution kills an estimated seven million people worldwide every year. WHO data shows that 9 out of 10 people breathe air containing high levels of pollutants. WHO is working with countries to monitor air pollution and improve air quality.
