135 million deaths due to air pollution and wildfires

Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) revealed the findings of a study conducted by its researchers, indicating that weather phenomena such as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole exacerbated the impact of pollutants by increasing their concentration in the atmosphere. The study highlighted that pollution from human activities and natural sources like wildfires contributed to approximately 135 million premature deaths globally from 1980 to 2020.

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NTU study, weather phenomena amplify air pollution effects

Singapore’s Nanyang Technological University (NTU) revealed findings from a study led by its researchers, stating that weather phenomena such as El Niño and the Indian Ocean Dipole exacerbated the impact of pollutants by increasing their concentration in the atmosphere. These pollutants, including particulate matter 2.5 (PM 2.5), originate from various sources such as vehicle and industrial emissions, fires, and dust storms, posing significant health risks when inhaled as they can enter the bloodstream due to their small size.

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Weather patterns increase PM 2.5-Related deaths by 14%: NTU study

The study, led by Steve Yim, an associate professor at NTU’s Asian School of the Environment, is among the most comprehensive to date regarding air quality and climate. It utilized 40 years of data to provide a comprehensive overview of the impacts of particulate matter on health. Yim emphasized that changes in climate patterns can exacerbate air pollution, with certain events like El Niño leading to increased pollution levels and consequently more premature deaths due to PM 2.5 pollution. This underscores the importance of understanding and addressing these climate patterns when addressing air pollution to safeguard the health of the global population.

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