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Global air pollution inequality surges, impacting 'choking billion' most

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A new study by Lutz Sager of ESSEC Business School reveals that global inequality in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution exposure has significantly increased between 2000 and 2020. The research indicates that disparities are more pronounced between countries than within them, with Asia and Africa experiencing rising pollution levels while Europe and North America see decreases. The study identifies a 'choking billion' – one billion people facing extremely high pollution levels, with nearly half residing in India, and highlights that the health burden from this pollution is even more unequally distributed than the exposure itself. AI

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Global air pollution inequality surges, impacting 'choking billion' most

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  1. Forbes — Innovation TIER_1 English(EN) · Jamie Hailstone, Contributor ·

    Why Some Countries Are Impacted By Air Pollution More Than Others

    New research reveals that the largest disparities in fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air pollution are between countries, not within them.

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