CLEAN : 'Alarm bells ringing': Pakistan's Lahore smothered by thick smog

The video discusses the severe air pollution in major cities, particularly in Pakistan, where it significantly reduces life expectancy. It highlights the causes of smog, such as winter inversions, and the year-round poor air quality. The video emphasizes the alarming impact on health, with people in Lahore losing up to 5.8 years of life expectancy due to pollution. The content serves as a warning about the urgent need to address air quality issues.

Which of the following is a major cause of air pollution in Pakistani cities?

• Industrial emissions

• Winter time inversion

• Deforestation

• Agricultural activities

How many years of life expectancy are lost on average in Pakistani cities due to air pollution?

• 1 year

• 2 years

• 4 years

• 3 years

What is the loss of life expectancy in Lahore due to air pollution?

• 3.5 years

• 4.2 years

• 6.3 years

• 5.8 years

Why is the air pollution situation in Pakistan particularly alarming?

• Because of the high population density

• Because Pakistan is not heavily industrialized

• Because of the lack of natural resources

• Because Pakistan is highly industrialized

What is the main message of the final section regarding air pollution in Pakistan?

• It is primarily caused by natural factors

• It is a minor issue that can be ignored

• It is a seasonal problem only

• It requires urgent attention despite low industrialization