Drivers from the world’s poorest cities who keep their windows down are exposed to 80% more air pollution

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By mmillikinAug 7, 2020, 5:00 am371 pts
Car users from the world’s least affluent cities are exposed to a disproportionate amount of in-car air pollution because they rely heavily on opening their windows for ventilation, according to a new global study led by researchers at the University of Surrey. In a study published in the journal Science of…

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