International Day of Clean Air for blue skies: Healthy Air, Healthy Planet
Environmental health and human health are interlinked. Only when we have a clean, green and healthy planet can we expect to have clean air and lead a healthy life.
Arushi Mohindra
| Sep 07, 2021, 11:24 AM IST
Air pollution is a widespread issue that is becoming graver by each passing day. Hence, to raise awareness about the same, the United Nations General Assembly designated September 7 as 'International Day of Clean Air for blue skies' in 2020. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Healthy Air, Healthy Planet’
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9/10 people in the world breathe polluted air
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Air pollution adversely affects environmental health
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Air pollution affects human health
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Identify air pollutants
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Switch to cleaner alternatives
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Take initiative
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