Why we need to invest in air quality

Aug 8, 2022

Image shows polluting factory chimneys illustrating why it is important to invest in air quality.

Now is the time to invest in air quality and industry must play its part. Image: Photo by JuniperPhoton on Unsplash

Christa Hasenkopf

Director, Air Quality Programs and Air Quality Life Index, University of Chicago

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Life expectancy impact of PM2.5 and unassociated causes/risks of death global, as per Air Quality Life Index.

Life expectancy impact from unhealthy ambient PM2.5 levels compared to other causes and risks of death, as per the Air Quality Life Index data. Image: Air Quality Life Index Annual Update 2022 and the 2021 Clean Air Fund State of Global Air Quality Funding Report

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