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World's Dirtiest Nations Revealed: Air Quality Crisis
10 Dec
Summary
- Chad has highest PM2.5 levels, exceeding WHO limits tenfold.
- DRC's air pollution poses greater health threat than HIV/AIDS.
- Pakistan's smog season saw nearly two million seek medical help.
Several nations grapple with critically high pollution levels, significantly impacting public health and the environment. Chad leads the list with the highest recorded PM2.5 concentrations, far exceeding international safety standards and causing thousands of premature deaths annually. The Democratic Republic of the Congo faces an air pollution crisis so severe it poses a greater health risk than prevalent diseases like HIV/AIDS and malaria, with its capital named the most polluted major city.
India, Indonesia, and numerous African nations like Uganda and Ghana are also identified among the world's dirtiest. Their pollution stems from diverse factors including industrial activity, vehicle emissions, agricultural practices, and inadequate waste management. In Pakistan, a severe smog season recently necessitated medical intervention for millions, underscoring the urgent need for environmental action across the globe.
