Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution

Mongabay
Jul 11, 2025, 6:17 am273 ptsTop
Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is witnessing a troubling rise in lightning-related deaths. Scientists point to a strong link between increased lightning activity and worsening air pollution, much of which is carried in from across its borders. A new study, which analyzed six…

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