“If someone gave you a glass of dirty water, you wouldn’t drink it,” says Jane Burston, CEO of CleanAirFund. But none of us can avoid breathing the polluted air around us.
Every year, eight million premature deaths are attributed to air pollution. Given that almost the entire planet breathes unsafe air, how can we tackle this growing health threat? The answer is through collective action, says Burston. And she knows exactly where to start: cities.
Cities produce most of the planet’s air pollution, but they are also well-positioned to change course with small, smart choices.
