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Wealthy global city suffers world's worst air pollution
Original: One of the world’s wealthiest cities is enduring the world’s most polluted air. Here’s why
A new report says one of the world's wealthiest cities is currently enduring the most polluted air on the planet, and examines the reasons behind it. The coverage points to a combination of local and seasonal factors driving hazardous air quality in a place usually associated with affluence and modern infrastructure, prompting renewed debate about pollution control and public health.
Why now: The striking contrast between extreme wealth and hazardous air quality has drawn widespread attention to the city's pollution crisis.
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- One of the world’s wealthiest cities is enduring the world’s most polluted air. Here’s why · CNN
- One of the world’s wealthiest cities is enduring the world’s most polluted air. Here’s why · news8000.com
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