The Asian Review published an article on the grim realities of air pollution in Asia, highlighting that two-thirds of all air pollution deaths occur in Asia. From first-hand experience you can see the precautions that many take to avoid the potential dangers, wearing masks on the street, keeping windows closed at all times and limiting time spent outside. The WHO claims that 9/10 people on earth breathe polluted air at one time or another.
The article attributes the increase of air pollution to increased urbanization in the region. It also mentions the burning of peatland and forest to make way for lucrative oil palm plantations which results in a choking haze that lingers over cities for weeks.
For those interested, here is the article.
