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The air of their ways: South Asia’s crippling pollution

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This chapter delves into the severe air pollution issues in South Asia, revealing that the region hosts nine of the ten cities with the worst air quality. It examines the contributing factors such as population density, government policies, and agricultural practices, alongside the geographical challenges that worsen this environmental crisis.

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