by Amanda Froelich; True Activist
Four major cities around the world have pledged to ban the most polluting cars and vans by 2025 to tackle air pollution.
Did you know? Air pollution kills more people than malaria and AIDS combined! A report by the U.N. relays that approximately 3.5 million deaths occur each year because of indoor air pollution, and 3.3 million people die due to outdoor air pollution annually. In comparison, 1.7 million people a year die worldwide due to AIDS, and malaria is responsible for claiming 660,000 lives.
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Because this reality is a travesty, a number of countries have implemented initiatives to reduce air pollution and, in effect, save lives. Joining the list are Mexico City, Paris, Madrid, and Athens.
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