Air pollution is not only fueling the climate crisis, but is now the world’s fourth-largest risk factor for early death. According to the research, exposure to fine particulate matter, or PM 2.5, from burning fossil fuels was responsible for about 8.7 million deaths globally in 2018.
The next session of "Field Epi Response to the Climate and Health Crisis" will focus on air pollution. Experts on air pollution will be joined by FETP alumni and fellows working in this area to discuss the public health implications and impact of air pollution, and how FETPs can apply their knowledge and skills to respond to related health threats.