"Deadly Air: EU Struggles to Combat Rising Pollution and Soaring Death Toll"
TL;DR
Air pollution, specifically fine particulate matter, ozone, and nitrogen-dioxide, caused hundreds of thousands of premature deaths in the European Union (EU) in 2021, falling short of World Health Organization (WHO) recommendations, according to a report by the European Environment Agency. Fine particulate matter was responsible for the most deaths in Poland, Italy, and Germany. While the number of deaths caused by air pollution has decreased since 2005, it remains a significant problem. The EU is urged to adopt and implement legislation to improve air quality and bring it closer to WHO standards.
Topics:worldenvironment#air-pollution#environment#eu#fine-particulate-matter#nitrogen-dioxide#premature-deaths
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