The Deadly Toll of Air Pollution: 135 Million Lives Lost and Rising

Douglas McIntyre reports that 135 million people died from air pollution between 1980 and 2020, primarily from heart and lung diseases. He warns that air pollution is worsening, with global efforts to reduce emissions falling short. This could result in deaths reaching hundreds of millions in the next decade or two. The situation is dire in poorer regions like India and China, where air pollution is severe and relocation is not feasible due to financial and infrastructural constraints. McIntyre emphasizes the likelihood of this death toll increasing significantly in the coming years.