Future of the Environment

Air pollution killing more people than smoking, say scientists

People wears masks as they take part in anti-smog demonstration demanding law regulations protecting citizens from smog in Warsaw, January 24, 2017. Picture taken January 24, 2017. Agency Gazeta/Kuba Atys/via REUTERS ATTENTION EDITORS - THIS IMAGE WAS PROVIDED BY A THIRD PARTY. EDITORIAL USE ONLY. POLAND OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN POLAND - RC1ECCA6AD70

Researchers in Germany and Cyprus estimated that air pollution caused 8.8 million extra deaths in 2015. Image: Agency Gazeta/Kuba Atys/via REUTERS

Amber Milne
Journalist, Reuters
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