Pollution causes 9 million deaths per year, study

It found that one in six deaths globally is linked to toxic air, water, soils, and workplaces.

Sadly, 92 percent of those deaths occur in poor nations, a problem exacerbated by the fact that international welfare costs linked to pollution are estimated to total $4.6 trillion a year.

Tech advances may help: as we’ve reported, the expense of renewables is outweighed by health-care savings they provide, and a push towards electric cars is hoped to clean up city air

Editorial Team

The Editorial Team comprises a diverse and talented team of writers, researchers and subject matter experts equipped with data and insights to deliver useful news updates. We are experts with the mission to inform, educate and inspire the industry. We are passionately curious, enthusiastic, and motivated to positively impact the world. Send us a tip via hello @ pvbuzz [dot] com.