Air pollution remains a leading environmental threat, contributing to high mortality rates worldwide, particularly in both developing countries and certain advanced economies. In the U.S., air pollution results in about 14.2 deaths per 100,000 people annually, a statistic that pales in comparison to some Eastern European nations where death rates can be nearly three times higher. This ongoing crisis highlights the need for continued measures against harmful emissions and the challenges faced even after legislative successes like the Clean Air Act.
In the U.S., there are 14.2 deaths due to air pollution per 100,000 people, while some developed countries have nearly three times this rate.
Air pollution is one of the deadliest environmental threats worldwide, causing millions of premature deaths, particularly in developing nations and advanced economies.
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