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Air pollution 'pandemic' shortens lives by 3 years: study

Researchers say the health impacts of air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels is significantly underestimated by authorities. [Image: AFP]

A 'pandemic' of air pollution shortens lives worldwide by nearly three years on average and causes 8.8 million premature deaths annually, scientists said Tuesday.

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