The Shocking Truth About Air Pollution: Only Seven Countries Breathe Clean Air

💨Air pollution is the world's leading environmental cause of death, surpassing AIDS and malaria combined.

🌍Only seven countries, including Australia and Finland, have clean air, while the rest face toxic air pollution.

🌡️Asian and African nations, particularly Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, have the worst air quality.

🚗Vehicle traffic, crop burning, and wood burning contribute to air pollution in Asia and Africa.

⛽Fossil fuel emissions are the biggest contributor to air pollution globally, causing one in five deaths worldwide.

How many people die from air pollution each year?

—Air pollution kills about 7 million people worldwide every year.

Which countries have clean air?

—Only seven countries, including Australia and Finland, have clean air according to the World Health Organization.

Which regions have the worst air pollution?

—Asian and African nations, such as Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, have the worst air quality.

What contributes to air pollution in Asia and Africa?

—Vehicle traffic, crop burning, and wood burning are some of the major contributors to air pollution in Asia and Africa.

What is the main cause of air pollution?

—Fossil fuel emissions are the biggest contributor to air pollution worldwide, causing one in five deaths.

00:03According to the World Health Organization, only seven countries on Earth have clean air. The rest breathe toxic air pollution, with Asian and African nations being the most affected.

01:03Air pollution is the leading environmental cause of death, killing about 7 million people worldwide every year. Fossil fuel emissions are the biggest contributor to air pollution.

02:05Asian and African nations, particularly Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India, have the worst air quality. Vehicle traffic, crop burning, and wood burning contribute to air pollution in these regions.

03:20China saw a 6.3% increase in pollution levels in 2020 due to economic reopening. Fossil fuel emissions remain the main cause of air pollution worldwide.