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Most polluted nations receive minimal clean air funding, study finds

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A recent study indicates that the countries most affected by air pollution are not receiving adequate financial support to address the issue. The five most polluted nations collectively received less than $2 per person annually in clean air funding in 2024. This lack of investment highlights a significant gap in global efforts to combat air pollution, particularly in regions most in need. AI

RANK_REASON Significant policy/funding issue impacting multiple countries. [lever_c_demoted from significant: ic=1 ai=0.1]

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Most polluted nations receive minimal clean air funding, study finds

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

    Most-Polluted Countries Missing Out On Clean Air Funding, Study Finds

    A new report reveals five of the world’s most polluted countries received less than $2 per person annually to tackle air pollution in 2024.

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