Deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution in India increased by 2.5 times in two decades: Report

Deaths linked to PM2.5 pollution in India increased by 2.5 times in two decades: Report

Poor air quality was the fourth leading risk factor for early death worldwide in 2019, surpassed only by high blood pressure, tobacco use and poor diet. Deaths attributable to PM2.5 pollution in India have increased by 2.5 times over the last two decades, according to a new report by the Centre for Science and Environment. … Read more