Choked
Author | : Beth Gardiner |
Publisher | : Granta Books |
Total Pages | : 208 |
Release | : 2019-04-04 |
ISBN-10 | : 9781846276460 |
ISBN-13 | : 1846276462 |
Rating | : 4/5 (60 Downloads) |
Download or read book Choked written by Beth Gardiner and published by Granta Books. This book was released on 2019-04-04 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Every year, air pollution prematurely kills seven million people around the world, in rich countries and poor ones. It is strongly linked to strokes, heart attacks, many kinds of cancer, premature birth and dementia, among other ailments. In Choked, Beth Gardiner travels the world to meet the scientists who have transformed our understanding of pollution's effects on the human body, and to trace the economic forces and political decisions that have allowed it to remain at life-threatening levels. But she also focuses on real-world solutions, and on inspiring stories of people fighting for a healthier future. Compellingly written, and alive with the personalities of the people who study, breathe and fight bad air, Choked is a vital contribution on one of the most important - but too often ignored - issues of our time.