How to fight the next threat to our world: air pollution

Sep 7, 2022

The image shows a city swathed in polluted air to illustrate the dangers of air pollution

Air pollution is threatening the health of the planet. Image: Photo by Kristen Morith on Unsplash

Dr. Maria Neira

Director, Department of Environment, Climate Change and Health, World Health Organization

Rosamund Adoo-Kissi-Debrah

BreatheLife Champion and Founder, Ella Roberta Family Foundation

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