EU pollution deaths cost billions

The European Union could save up to 161 billion euros a year by reducing deaths caused by air pollution, the World Health Organization has said in a report, 'Particulate matter air pollution: how it harms health', April 2005.

World Health Organisation: Regional Office for Europe: Press Release, 15.4.05: European Union can save up to EURO 161 billion a year by reducing air-pollution deaths http://www.euro.who.int/en/health-topics/environment-and-health/air-quality

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