In Nepal, air pollution is the number one health risk factor and causes 26,000 premature deaths every year. It shortens life expectancy by 3.4 years and costs nearly 6% of GDP annually. Nepali cricketer sompal_kami10 is batting for clean air and calls on all of us to take action — together and individually.
The World Bank’s latest report lists solutions that can help Nepal🇳🇵 breathe easier:
✅ Electrify vehicle fleets & reduce road dust
✅ Use cleaner tech & fuel in industries
✅ Promote electric cooking alternatives
✅ Stop forest fires with better awareness & response
✅ Work with neighboring countries on transboundary air pollution
Learn more:
worldbank.org/nepal [LINK IN BIO]
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