Publication: Our World in Data
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In many countries, people breathe the cleanest air in centuries. What can the rest of the world learn from this?
Our World in Data • 17 Feb 2025 • ~2450 words
Hannah Ritchie shows that air quality in many countries has improved significantly over the years, with significant reductions in pollutants like sulfur dioxide. She argues that we can accelerate this process in the countries where it has not