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Brussels Faces 900 Annual Deaths from Air Pollution

3/18/2025

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In Brussels, a staggering 900 lives are lost each year to air pollution, largely from traffic emissions, warns expert Pierre Dornier. Yet, the local parliament hesitates to take decisive action. This delay exacerbates the already dire air quality, heightening the threat of serious health issues like asthma and cancer for the city's residents.

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In Brussels, a staggering 900 lives are lost each year to air pollution, largely from traffic emissions, warns expert Pierre Dornier. Yet, the local parliament hesitates to take decisive action. This delay exacerbates the already dire air quality, heightening the threat of serious health issues like asthma and cancer for the city's residents.