Summary
- Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution has led to the premature deaths of 135 million people globally.
- Asia had the highest number of premature deaths, totaling 98.1 million, due to PM2.5 pollution between 1980 and 2020.
- Weather phenomena like El Nino intensified the effects of PM2.5, resulting in a 14% spike in premature deaths.
- The study emphasizes the urgent need to address the global air pollution problem.
