Clean air is a basic human right that many still find hard to enjoy
The importance of clean air in the 21st century
Hippocrates, the father of medicine, recognized the connection between dirty air and disease centuries ago. Fast forward to the present day, and the concept of “air quality” is more crucial than ever. While developed countries have made strides in improving air quality, millions in disadvantaged nations still face the daily threat of pollution.
The global fight for clean air
In 2020, the UN declared the International Day of Clean Air, signaling a growing recognition of the right to a healthy environment. However, the stark disparity in air quality between developed and developing countries remains a pressing issue. It’s time for political and social commitment to ensure that clean air is a universal right, not a privilege.
