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World Bank: Air pollution claims lives of millions annually
(MENAFN) A new report from the World Bank issued Thursday reveals the devastating impact of air pollution, claiming the lives of approximately 5.7 million people annually, with a disproportionate 95% of these fatalities transpiring in low- and middle-income nations.
The report, titled Accelerating Access to Clean Air on a Livable Planet, estimates that the economic burden of air pollution is substantial, equating to roughly 5% of global gross domestic product (GDP). This loss is attributed to the negative effects on public health, decreased productivity, and reduced life expectancy.
The World Bank suggests that an integrated policy approach could significantly mitigate the crisis. "'An integrated approach – for example, designing and sequencing policies that achieve multiple goals such as energy independence or emission reduction, along with measures to reduce air pollution – could halve the number of people breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution by 2040,'" the report stated.
The report emphasizes that the primary driver of global outdoor air pollution is human activity. It further notes that policy changes in key sectors such as agriculture, urban development, transportation, industry, and domestic cooking and heating can be instrumental in reducing harmful particulate matter in the air.
The World Bank also stressed the importance of robust data systems, saying, "Countries need to have accurate, reliable, timely, participatory, and transparent data systems for monitoring air quality and assessing policy effectiveness."
The report, titled Accelerating Access to Clean Air on a Livable Planet, estimates that the economic burden of air pollution is substantial, equating to roughly 5% of global gross domestic product (GDP). This loss is attributed to the negative effects on public health, decreased productivity, and reduced life expectancy.
The World Bank suggests that an integrated policy approach could significantly mitigate the crisis. "'An integrated approach – for example, designing and sequencing policies that achieve multiple goals such as energy independence or emission reduction, along with measures to reduce air pollution – could halve the number of people breathing unhealthy levels of air pollution by 2040,'" the report stated.
The report emphasizes that the primary driver of global outdoor air pollution is human activity. It further notes that policy changes in key sectors such as agriculture, urban development, transportation, industry, and domestic cooking and heating can be instrumental in reducing harmful particulate matter in the air.
The World Bank also stressed the importance of robust data systems, saying, "Countries need to have accurate, reliable, timely, participatory, and transparent data systems for monitoring air quality and assessing policy effectiveness."
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