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2025

Air Pollution Deaths: Bulgaria Leads the EU in Mortality Rates

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Air pollution is the leading environmental health risk in Europe, causing significant mortality, with 357,000 deaths in the European Union in 2022. The majority of these deaths are linked to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is produced by dust, smoke, and vehicle exhaust. Additionally, nitrogen dioxide from burning fuels and ozone found in smog contribute to a considerable number of fatalities.

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