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Humanity’s most existential risks are getting worse. Here’s a major reason why

Morning commuters wear protective masks to shield from extreme smog in central Beijing December 8, 2015 as China's capital issues its first ever "red alert" for pollution. REUTERS/Damir Sagolj - GF10000258169

'We are now internalizing environmental risks within our own bodies' Image: REUTERS/Damir Sagolj

Jahda Swanborough
Lead, Environment Initiatives, Environment Initiatives,World Economic Forum
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