How clean is the air you're breathing today?
Over 99 per cent of the world’s population is exposed to polluted air and every year, 6.7 million deaths are associated with it, primarily in low- and middle-income countries.
The pollution of our atmosphere arises from human activities, notably the emission of greenhouse gases through actions like agriculture, transportation, industry and household operations. Waste disposal also contributes significantly. Air pollution has a tremendous impact on human health and nature.
If we do not act now, our future generations might not see the clear blue skies that we see now. The United Nations’ International Day of Clean Air for blue skies, held on 7 September each year, aims to raise awareness and improve efforts to promote clean air. Leading up to the fourth annual observance, held under the theme “Together for Clean Air”, we engaged in a conversation with Shunichi Honda from UNEP's International Environment Technology Centre, delving into insights about air pollution and waste.