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WHO invites governments, agencies and organizations to pledge voluntary actions to reduce the health impacts of air pollution by 50% by 2040.
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Stop polluting the air we breathe – prevent diseases and save lives
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Beat the heat
Initiative against extreme heat and related environmental health risks in workplaces and major events
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As part of the World Health Assembly (WHA)68) resolution on “Health and the environment:addressing the health impact of air pollution” adopted...
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Scientific Advisory Group on Air Pollution and Health
The SAG provides expert guidance and advise WHO on programmatic issues related to ambient and household air pollution and health.
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