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"With the current levels of air pollution, many people [are getting] sick. We know that lowering air pollution levels reduces these numbers,” said Mark Nieuwenhuijsen, director of the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal).

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[–] IWantToFuckSpez@kbin.social 1 points 1 year ago (3 children)

People should just use air filters, IKEA sells a cheap one that works well, and stop cooking on gas. Not much else the average citizen can do except voting for parties with a green agenda.

[–] MrMakabar@slrpnk.net 3 points 1 year ago (1 children)

Do not use wood fires and coal bbqs and avoid cars.

[–] megrania@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 year ago

That only works if everyone does it ... I don't use wood fires or coal BBQs and don't own a car, but all my neighbors do :(

[–] megrania@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

They only work with the windows closed, unfortunately ... which, depending where you live, means you'd also need AC, which might spike up your electricity bill, etc ...

[–] baked_tea@sh.itjust.works 1 points 1 year ago (1 children)

And just stay inside the whole day? I mean I do work from home so it could mostly work for me but this is not reasonable overall.

[–] mustardman@discuss.tchncs.de 2 points 1 year ago

Most people spend a large portion of time at their homes. It makes sense to improve your indoor air quality regardless of how much time you spent out.