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Killer smog: 500 dead in Europe alone

According to the World Health Organization, 7 million people die every year in the world due to environmental pollution - 7% of deaths concern children under 15 years of age

Killer smog: 500 dead in Europe alone

The WHO Report discloses the terrible data on deaths from pollution: 500 in Europe alone. Who marvels at what? The planet is polluted. A patient to be treated quickly. Deaths from the devastating effects of discharges of all kinds are increasing and the World Health Organization yesterday could do nothing but certify a tragic state of affairs. He told us that 7 million people die each year from specific causes related to the environment. A very tough relationship that calls into question consciences, actions, money, solidarity. The other side of a global rhetoric on the fight against climate change, on global warning policies, on international summits and, finally, on the UN objectives for 2030.

The numbers are relentless, they concern 100 countries. A statistical universe of 4.300 stuffy, stuffy cities for people of all ages and walks of life. Wherever fine dust discharges harmful energy sources such as coal, wood, diesel. Let him who is without sin cast the first stone: in Asia, in the USA, in Europe. Dear old Europe - the one that most of all shared the UN objectives - presents the very heavy bill of 500 dead.

There is no more time to investigate phenomena of this size, at the origin of an (un)declared war by powers, structures, lobbies, cross interests. 7% of deaths concern children under 15 years of age. The celebrated new generations who, as a counterpoint, are more sensitive to environmental issues, good health and personal care. When you are not infected by social deviances. We are obviously referring to those who live in developed countries (?) where industry, services and commerce combine progress and well-being. On the billions of people who are in the "South of the world", let's fly over. The central theme remains that of sustainable development and the circularity of the economy with rules that - once and for all - have respect for the dignity of people and the right to a good life. Starting with health.

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