Climate change | A study indicates that 1.1 million people die prematurely every year in Africa due to air pollution caused by climate change

Arabia Weather - Global reports issued by the World Meteorological Organization continue to break global temperature records due to climate change, as heat waves continue to dominate several countries around the world as we reach the peak of the summer months this August, and the World Meteorological Organization offers its condolences This increases levels of greenhouse gases.

Weather forecasters at the Arab Weather Center said that the changes resulting from climate change lead to an increase in Earth’s surface temperatures and ocean water temperatures. This also leads to a decrease in the sea ice cover in the polar region, which poses a risk of possible rise in sea level.

1.1 million people die prematurely every year in Africa due to air pollution

Recent reports indicate that climate change poses a real threat to the lives of many on the African continent, as studies already indicate that air pollution poses a real threat to public health in Africa, which actually leads to the death of 1.1 million people at an early age annually, in light of rapid urbanization. And the population growth that the world is witnessing.

Experts said that strategies are needed to improve air quality monitoring in East Africa. Local decision-makers, scientists and international experts participated in the workshop, and the meeting led to the publication of a new strategy that proposes intensifying efforts to bridge the gap in data and infrastructure that hinders the fight against air pollution in East Africa. By strengthening international partnerships and building local capacities, it aims to better understand and manage air pollution in Africa, benefiting regional public health and global weather science.