Kleinstadt in Indien hält Weltrekord in Luftverschmutzung
A small Indian city has been identified as the most polluted city in the world for 2023 according to a Swiss air quality report. The article highlights that India faces an acute air pollution crisis, with this "world record" underscoring the severity beyond its major metropolitan areas. The pollution is attributed to heavy industrial emissions, reliance on fossil fuels like coal, and widespread agricultural burning. The report places 42 of the world's 50 most polluted cities in India, indicating a national health emergency that contributes to millions of premature deaths annually.
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