South Asia has one of the most serious air pollution problems in the world. Out of the more than 6.5 million estimated global premature deaths due to air pollution, roughly one-third occur in the region. Dirty air also has major impacts on the economy, crop yields, biodiversity, and development. The scale of the problem, and the fact that air pollution does not recognize territorial boundaries, require international cooperation. No one country can do what is needed on its own.
在国际清洁空气蓝天日到来之际,让我们一同了解空气污染的成因、对人类的影响以及全球应对之策。