Air pollution is killing millions — it’s time to hold ourselves accountable for the harm it causes
Air pollution is a problem the world over, with 99% of people breathing air that exceed World Health Organization's safety guidelines. Image: Reuters
David Duong
Director, Program in Global Primary Care and Social Change, Harvard Medical School
Tolu Oni
Director, Global Diet and Activity Research Group and Network, MRC Epidemiology, University of Cambridge
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