Health of more than 90% of world’s population affected by air pollution

27-Sep-2016

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Interactive map produced by the World Health Organisation (WHO).

Vast areas of the world are bathed in tiny particles from pollutants such as sulphate, nitrates and black carbon.

These PM2.5 and PM10 particles can cause heart attacks, strokes and lung cancer.

In England, only the rural north-west and parts of Cornwall and Devon are below WHO safety limit.

ClientEarth is using the courts to force governments to uphold people’s right to clean air.

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Charity that promotes lung health and supports those affected by lung disease.

WHO Director, Public Health, Environmental and Social Determinants of Health.

Chief Executive of the British Lung Foundation.

Specialized agency of the United Nations responsible for international public health

Respiratory Disease