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Choked
A review of

Choked

Life and Breath in the Age of Air Pollution


Mortal Air

by David Meyer

Journalist Beth Gardiner provides a sobering, detailed, carefully researched overview of air pollution worldwide and its devastating health and economic consequences.

Ubiquitous air pollution is a major public health problem that leads to millions of untimely deaths annually. Associated Press reporter Beth Gardiner details how air pollution poisons people, and links to cancer, heart disease and dementia. Her in-depth, calm reporting brings this deadly issue to life and reinforces the urgent need for solutions.

Air Pollution

People who live in cities breathe dirty, polluted air, which, day after day, proves a health hazard worldwide, and among environmental issues, the single greatest threat to human health.