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Air pollution

Air pollution

Air pollution is the world’s leading environmental health risk and a major cause of environmental degradation. As the main environmental trigger for premature death globally, it is vital to tackle air pollution while also finding sustainable ways to cope with the pressures of economic activity. To support policy makers in their decision-making, the OECD provides analysis on the health, environmental, and economic consequences of air pollution.

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Focus on green recovery

Cleaner air quality, healthier water, effective waste management, and enhanced biodiversity protection not only reduce the vulnerability of communities to pandemics and improve resilience, but have the potential to boost economic activity, generate income, create jobs, and reduce inequalities.

Discover below how green recovery is a win-win strategy and how governments can have a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to ensure a sustainable recovery if they.

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Data: Air quality and health

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Data: Pollutant emissions

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Data: Taxes relevant for air pollution abatement

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OECD Environment Focus Blog

The OECD Environment Focus Blog aims to increase dialogue on a variety of environmental topics among policy makers, experts and the general public. Blogs are authored by OECD policy experts and invited guests who write about their current field of research and aim to reach a wider global audience to generate discussion.

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