A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000.

A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000.

Sixteen percent of all global deaths in 2015 can be linked back to pollution, a recent study found. Exposures to contaminated air, water and soil were responsible for 9 million premature deaths in ...

Air pollution is by far the deadliest culprit, causing more than 6.5 million deaths per year, followed by water pollution, lead, and other hazards.

This outdoor air pollution, also known as ambient air pollution, contributed to 4.5 million deaths in 2019, up from 2.9 million deaths in 2000.

A new study blames pollution of all types for 9 million deaths a year globally, with the death toll attributed to dirty air from cars, trucks and industry rising 55% since 2000.