unhealthy levels of ambient air pollution, especially in densely populated, poor locations. The World Health Organization's (WHO … pollution is a public health crisis for South Asia, not only imposing high economic costs but also causing an estimated 2 … million premature deaths each year. The health impacts of air pollution range from respiratory infections to chronic diseases …

Health Organization considers healthy (5 micrograms per cubic meter). This pollution causes an estimated 2 million premature …South Asia is home to 9 of the world's 10 cities with the worst air pollution. Concentrations of fine particulate … deaths in the region each year and results in significant economic costs. Controlling air pollution is difficult without a …

omnipresence in the environment. Marine litter and plastic pollution have attracted much attention and commitments from governments … and the private sector alike in the past few years. Policies to curb plastic pollution have had limited success in many … address plastic pollution. By examining the economic and financial implications of plastic management, the report provides key …