Fossil fuel burning poses threat to health of 1.6bn people, data shows
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A new interactive map has revealed that fossil fuel burning poses a serious health threat to 1.6 billion people globally, with 900 million of them living near 'super-emitting' industrial facilities that release harmful PM2.5 air pollution. While carbon dioxide itself doesn't directly harm health, the pollutants from fossil fuel combustion can lead to severe respiratory and cardiovascular issues. This data highlights the urgent need for cleaner energy solutions to protect public health and combat climate change.
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