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[환경] Reducing Air and Plastic Pollution: Towards Green Cities in Bangladesh
방글라데시 국외연구자료 연구보고서 - CPD 발간일 : 2023-09-27 등록일 : 2023-09-30 원문링크
Air and plastic pollution pose a significant threat to Bangladesh.
Bangladesh’s cities lead the world in levels of air and plastic pollution. Bangladesh was determined to have the most polluted air in the world in 2020 and 2021 according to IQAir, while Dhaka had the worst air quality of any city in 2021.
This poses a significant challenge for the country, in terms of both health outcomes and potential economic losses. Health problems associated with air pollution are responsible for reducing life expectancy in Bangladesh by 6.8 years on average. The symptoms of this burden of disease have a significant economic cost too, through lost productivity and reduced academic attainment.
Plastic pollution is an equally concerning issue as it affects the well-being of Bangladesh. The proliferating use of plastic products and the inadequate waste management system are leading to substantial environmental damage. This involves the obstruction of drainage systems, causing massive urban flooding during heavy rainfall in Bangladesh and endangerment of the marine ecosystems. Additionally, incineration of plastic waste is hazardous for human health and micro and nanoparticles of plastic may also enter the food chain through contaminated fish causing further health concerns for individuals.
As one of the countries most exposed to the impacts of climate change, reducing pollution should be a priority for Bangladesh.
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