Pollution killed 9MILLION people in 2019 - the equivalent of one in six deaths, major report reveals

Pollution still killing millions and accounts for one in six deaths worldwide, study finds Experts warn of the enormous health, social and economic impacts of pollution - and say climate change and wildlife loss are closely linked. Action to tackle one could help deal with the other crises, and call for a rapid transition away from all fossil fuels to clean, renewable energy.

Air, chemical and water pollution accounted for one in six deaths in 2019, a study has found.

Pollution was responsible for nine million deaths worldwide in 2019. Sky News

See also:

• Pollution and health: a progress update (open access) The Lancet Planetary Health
• Pollution killed 9MILLION people in 2019 - the equivalent of one in six deaths, major report reveals The Daily Mail
• Pollution responsible for one in six deaths across planet, scientists warn The Guardian
• Global pollution kills 9 million people a year, study finds The Independent