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September 25, 2023
In the News
November 19, 2018
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In the News
November 19, 2018
via McClatchy DC
Air pollution is shaving years from people’s lives. Where is it claiming the most?
People could add years to their lives in California and other smog-plagued parts of the world if authorities could reduce particulate pollution to levels recommended by the World Health Organization, EPIC's AQLI study finds.
In the News
November 19, 2018
via Marketplace
Study links air pollution to early death
Marketplace's Scott Tong delves into the study by EPIC's Michael Greenstone and co-authors that shows the average person would live about two years longer if their country met the World Health Organization guideline for particulate matter pollution.
AQLI News
November 19, 2018
What They’re Saying About AQLI
Current and former government officials, academic experts and environmental advocates all support the AQLI. Here’s a collection of some of their thoughts.
In the News
October 29, 2018
via CNN
More than 90% of world’s children breathe toxic air, report says, as India prepares for most polluted season
CNN quotes EPIC's 2017 study that Delhi residents can live as much as nine years longer if the city met WHO standards.
In the News
October 21, 2018
via Bloomberg
The World’s Fastest-Growing Economy Has the World’s Most Toxic Air
Bloomberg quotes EPIC Director Michael Greenstone on the challenges of tackling air pollution in India, citing particulate matter levels from EPIC's AQLI tool.
In the News
October 19, 2018
via Financial Times
Airs and disgraces: how city pollution is killing residents
The Financial Times references findings from EPIC's Air Quality Life Index (AQLI) tool, which calculates how air pollution affects life expectancy by location.
In the News
September 6, 2018
via The Wire