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Sean Carroll's Mindscape: Science, Society, Philosophy, Culture, Arts, and Ideas

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Air Pollution and Global Health Challenges

This chapter examines the critical issue of air pollution as a leading environmental cause of death, with an emphasis on its impact on global health and energy poverty. It contrasts the pollution experiences of affluent nations with those still struggling in developing countries, while highlighting historical and literary perspectives on pollution. The conversation also addresses the urgent need for affordable clean technologies and international collaboration to tackle climate change and reduce emissions.

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