{"id":130641,"date":"2025-03-17T18:11:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:41:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/"},"modified":"2025-03-17T18:11:21","modified_gmt":"2025-03-17T12:41:21","slug":"global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/","title":{"rendered":"Understanding the Global Impact of Air Pollution on Climate Change"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_83 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #161616;color:#161616\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#How_Air_Pollution_and_Climate_Change_Relate\" >How Air Pollution and Climate Change Relate?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#Major_Air_Pollutants_Affecting_Climate_Change\" >Major Air Pollutants Affecting Climate Change<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#1_Greenhouse_Gases_GHGs\" >1. Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#2_Aerosols_and_Particulate_Matter\" >2. Aerosols and Particulate Matter<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#How_Air_Pollution_Drives_Climate_Change\" >How Air Pollution Drives Climate Change<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#1_Greenhouse_Gases_Fuel_Steady_Warming\" >1. Greenhouse Gases Fuel Steady Warming<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#2_Short-Lived_Climate_Pollutants_SLCPs\" >2. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#3_Aerosols_Double-Edged_Role\" >3. Aerosols\u2019 Double-Edged Role<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#Worldwide_Effects_of_Air_Pollution_on_Climate\" >Worldwide Effects of Air Pollution on Climate<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#1_Climbing_Temperatures\" >1. Climbing Temperatures<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#2_Intensified_Weather_Extremes\" >2. Intensified Weather Extremes<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#3_Sea_Level_Surge\" >3. Sea Level Surge<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#4_Acidic_Oceans\" >4. Acidic Oceans<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/us\/global-impact-of-air-pollution-on-climate-change\/#5_Shrinking_Biodiversity\" >5. Shrinking Biodiversity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p>Air pollution isn\u2019t just a city problem\u2014it\u2019s a global crisis affecting both our health and the climate. In 2023, the World Health Organization (WHO) linked it to <strong>7 million premature deaths worldwide<\/strong>, from smog-choked lungs in Delhi to heart disease in rural areas. But its influence goes further, speeding up climate change in ways we can\u2019t ignore. This guide explores the impact of air pollution on climate change, breaking down the pollutants behind global warming and offering steps anyone can take to help. As someone who\u2019s tracked these trends, I\u2019ve seen how intertwined these issues are\u2014let\u2019s dive into the science and solutions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-air-pollution-and-climate-change-relate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Air_Pollution_and_Climate_Change_Relate\"><\/span><strong>How Air Pollution and Climate Change Relate<\/strong>?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Air pollution happens when harmful stuff\u2014like gases, tiny particles, or chemicals\u2014messes up the air we breathe. It hurts people, plants, and even the planet\u2019s balance. Climate change, meanwhile, is about long-term shifts in weather, like hotter summers or wilder storms, mostly caused by human habits. The two are connected: air pollution comes from things like burning coal or driving cars, which also crank up the Earth\u2019s temperature.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, NASA data shows CO2 levels have spiked <strong>50% since the 1700s<\/strong>, hitting <strong>420 parts per million (ppm) in 2023<\/strong>\u2014up from 280 ppm before factories took over. This traps heat, like a lid on a pot, warming the planet over time. Understanding this link is key to tackling both dirty air and a hotter Earth. [Learn more about CO2\u2019s role here.]<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-major-air-pollutants-affecting-climate-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Major_Air_Pollutants_Affecting_Climate_Change\"><\/span><strong>Major Air Pollutants Affecting Climate Change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>To get the impact of air pollution on climate change, we need to know the main troublemakers. They split into two groups: greenhouse gases (GHGs) that trap heat and aerosols that can heat or cool things down.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2200\" height=\"889\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130625\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change.webp 2200w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change-300x121.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change-1024x414.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change-768x310.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change-1536x621.webp 1536w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Major-Air-Pollutants-Affecting-Climate-Change-2048x828.webp 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2200px) 100vw, 2200px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-greenhouse-gases-ghgs\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Greenhouse_Gases_GHGs\"><\/span><strong>1. Greenhouse Gases (GHGs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>GHGs act like a cozy blanket around the Earth, holding in heat. Here\u2019s who\u2019s who:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Carbon Dioxide (CO2):<\/strong> The big one, CO2 comes from burning fossil fuels\u2014think coal plants in China or cars in LA\u2014plus cutting down forests. NOAA says it\u2019s at <strong>420 ppm in 2023<\/strong>, way up from 280 ppm pre-industrial days. It sticks around for centuries, slowly cooking the planet.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Methane (CH4):<\/strong> This gas is <strong>25 times stronger than CO2<\/strong> at trapping heat, per the IPCC. Cows burping\u2014each releasing <strong>70\u2013120 kg yearly<\/strong>, says the FAO\u2014landfills rotting, and gas leaks pump it out. It fades faster (in about 12 years), but its punch is instant.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Nitrous Oxide (N2O):<\/strong> With <strong>298 times CO2\u2019s warming power<\/strong>, per the IPCC, N2O comes mostly from fertilizers\u2014<strong>70% of its emissions<\/strong>, per the EPA. Used on farms from Iowa to India, it lingers over 100 years, quietly adding heat.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-aerosols-and-particulate-matter\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Aerosols_and_Particulate_Matter\"><\/span><strong>2. Aerosols and Particulate Matter<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerosols are tiny bits in the air with mixed effects:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Carbon (Soot):<\/strong> Made when fuel doesn\u2019t burn fully\u2014like in old trucks or wildfires\u2014it\u2019s behind <strong>20% of Arctic warming since 1890<\/strong>, says NASA. It darkens snow, making it melt faster by soaking up sunlight instead of reflecting it.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sulfur Dioxide (SO2):<\/strong> From coal plants\u2014<strong>36% of global SO2 in 2022<\/strong>, per the IEA\u2014it turns into reflective particles that cool things briefly. But it also makes acid rain, a problem since the 1970s in places like Europe.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-air-pollution-drives-climate-change\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_Air_Pollution_Drives_Climate_Change\"><\/span><strong>How Air Pollution Drives Climate Change<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of air pollution on climate change comes from how these pollutants team up to heat\u2014or sometimes cool\u2014the planet. Here\u2019s the breakdown:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-greenhouse-gases-fuel-steady-warming\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Greenhouse_Gases_Fuel_Steady_Warming\"><\/span><strong>1. Greenhouse Gases Fuel Steady Warming<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>CO2, methane, and N2O keep temperatures climbing. NOAA says we\u2019re up <strong>1.2\u00b0C (2.2\u00b0F) since 1880<\/strong>, and the UN warns of <strong>2.5\u20132.9\u00b0C by 2100<\/strong> without big cuts. It\u2019s like turning up a slow oven.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>CO2:<\/strong> At <strong>76% of GHG emissions<\/strong> (IPCC), it\u2019s everywhere\u2014factories, planes, you name it. Cutting it is why we push solar power.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Methane:<\/strong> Behind <strong>30% of today\u2019s warming<\/strong> (IEA), it\u2019s a quick fix\u2014trap it at landfills, and you\u2019d see results fast.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>N2O:<\/strong> Just <strong>6% of GHG impact<\/strong> (EPA), but its long life makes farming a sneaky culprit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-short-lived-climate-pollutants-slcps\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Short-Lived_Climate_Pollutants_SLCPs\"><\/span><strong>2. Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (SLCPs)<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>SLCPs hit fast but don\u2019t last:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Black Carbon:<\/strong> It\u2019s melted <strong>8% of Arctic ice since 1850<\/strong> (Nature). In places like Pakistan, wood fires make it worse.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sulfur Dioxide:<\/strong> It blocks <strong>0.5\u00b0C of warming<\/strong> (Science journal), but acid rain\u2019s hit <strong>40% of China\u2019s farmland<\/strong> (Greenpeace).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-aerosols-double-edged-role\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Aerosols_Double-Edged_Role\"><\/span><strong>3. Aerosols\u2019 Double-Edged Role<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aerosols like sulfates cool by <strong>0.1\u20130.4\u00b0C<\/strong> (IPCC), reflecting sunlight\u2014like after the 1991 Pinatubo eruption. But cut them, and GHG heat roars back.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-worldwide-effects-of-air-pollution-on-climate\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Worldwide_Effects_of_Air_Pollution_on_Climate\"><\/span>Worldwide Effects of Air Pollution on Climate<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The impact of air pollution on climate change manifests in dramatic ways across the globe, reshaping environments and challenging human survival. Here\u2019s how these changes unfold in various regions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1784\" height=\"812\" src=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-130609\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate.webp 1784w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate-300x137.webp 300w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate-1024x466.webp 1024w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate-768x350.webp 768w, https:\/\/www.pranaair.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Worldwide-Effects-of-Air-Pollution-on-Climate-1536x699.webp 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1784px) 100vw, 1784px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-1-climbing-temperatures\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Climbing_Temperatures\"><\/span>1. Climbing Temperatures<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Air pollution, driven by greenhouse gases, has fueled a steady 0.2\u00b0C rise per decade since 1980, according to NASA. This relentless warming disrupts agriculture and ecosystems worldwide. For instance, in Kansas, wheat crops struggle as scorching heatwaves dry out soil, reducing yields by up to 20% in some years. In northern Europe, warmer winters are thawing permafrost, releasing stored methane and worsening the cycle. This temperature creep also stresses urban areas, where heat islands amplify discomfort, pushing cities like Phoenix to rethink infrastructure with heat-resistant materials.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-2-intensified-weather-extremes\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Intensified_Weather_Extremes\"><\/span>2. Intensified Weather Extremes<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Warmer air, laden with 7% more moisture per 1\u00b0C rise (NOAA), unleashes a cascade of extreme weather. These shifts hit vulnerable populations hardest:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heatwaves: Spain faced a grim toll in 2023, losing 1,300 lives (WHO) during days exceeding 40\u00b0C, with older residents particularly at risk. Similar heat gripped southern France, straining power grids as air conditioners surged.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Floods: Pakistan\u2019s 2022 monsoons brought 300% more rain than usual (WMO), submerging a third of the country and displacing over 33 million people. Rivers overflowed, washing away homes and farmland in Punjab.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Droughts: In 2024, 40% of Africa\u2019s farmland withered under water shortages (UN), with nations like Somalia seeing livestock die-offs and farmers abandoning fields, deepening food insecurity across the Horn of Africa.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-3-sea-level-surge\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Sea_Level_Surge\"><\/span>3. Sea Level Surge<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The melting triggered by air pollution\u2019s warming effects is reshaping coastlines. Greenland sheds 400 billion tons of ice yearly (NASA), raising global sea levels by 8\u20139 inches since 1900. The IPCC projects an additional 2 feet by 2100, threatening low-lying areas. In Bangladesh, entire villages face submersion, forcing millions to migrate inland. Meanwhile, Pacific Island nations like Kiribati are planning relocations as tides encroach, highlighting the urgent need for adaptive measures like sea walls.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-4-acidic-oceans\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Acidic_Oceans\"><\/span>4. Acidic Oceans<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Oceans absorb 25% of CO2 emissions (NOAA), causing a pH drop of 0.1 units since 1750 that jeopardizes marine life. This acidification risks 90% of coral reefs by 2050 (UNESCO), with the Great Barrier Reef already losing half its coral since the 1980s due to bleaching. Shellfish along the U.S. West Coast struggle to form shells, disrupting fisheries that support coastal economies. This ripple effect threatens global seafood supplies, impacting diets from Japan to Europe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-5-shrinking-biodiversity\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Shrinking_Biodiversity\"><\/span>5. Shrinking Biodiversity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The warming and habitat loss from air pollution put 1 million species at risk (IPBES). As forests shrink\u2014think Amazon deforestation tied to agricultural expansion\u2014species like the jaguar lose territory. Bees, vital for pollination, are dying off in North America due to pesticide exposure and habitat loss, threatening crops like almonds. In the Arctic, polar bears face shrinking ice platforms, while tropical frogs vanish as wetlands dry, unraveling ecosystems that purify water and sustain agriculture globally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator has-alpha-channel-opacity\"\/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Air pollution isn\u2019t just a city problem\u2014it\u2019s a global crisis affecting both our health and the climate. 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