What are fine particles?
Do you really know? 
About this episode
What are fine particles? According to a European Environment Agency report in November 2021, 307,000 people in the EU died prematurely in 2019 due to fine particle pollution. That number represented a 10% decrease compared to the year before, but that’s not exactly cause for celebration; the figures are still alarming. Fine particle pollution is everywhere, especially in urban areas, and considerably impacts public health. This invisible killer is a major item on the environmental agenda. Are they visible to the naked eye? So are they dangerous for your health? Which countries are the most affected? In under 3 minutes, we answer your questions! To listen to the last episodes, you can click here: What is woofing? What are Yuccies? Who is Peng Shuai? A podcast written and realised by Joseph Chance. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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