In 2023, only 10 countries worldwide had air quality that met the World Health Organization’s guidelines for harmful fine-particle pollution. Most nations exceeded these guidelines, with the most severe pollution recorded in Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. What Happened: The three South Asian countries had the world’s worst fine-particle air pollution in 2023. The report, released by IQAir, revealed that the majority of nations exceeded the health guidelines for air quality, reported Bloomberg. The countries most affected were the Middle East, Africa, and Central and South Asia. Based on popu…
