World’s worst air pollution slashes 7 years off life expectancy in Bangladesh

DHAKA — Air pollution in Bangladesh is the worst in the world, contributing to a reduction of nearly seven years in the average life expectancy, according to a new study. In the most polluted areas of the country, life expectancy is reduced by 8.1 years, according to the Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) study conducted … Continue reading World’s worst air pollution slashes 7 years off life expectancy in Bangladesh