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The World Economic Forum issued the following news release:
A new partnership between the World Economic Forum and the Clean Air Fund launches today to support initiatives to achieve clean air for all and will work with governments, civil society, the health sector and businesses to accelerate solutions to air pollution.
Ninety percent of people breathe polluted air and almost 100% of cities breach World Health Organization guidelines for clean air. About 4.2 million deaths are caused by outdoor air pollution each year, including 300,000 children under the age of 5. In the 15 countries that have the highest greenhouse gas emissions, the health impact of air pollution is estimated to cost more than 4% of GDP. The OECD estimates that the world will lose $2.6 trillion by 2060 if outdoor air pollution is not tackled.
The private sector can improve air quality through various...