Study: Global Pollution Kills 9 Million People A Year

Air pollution is responsible for 75% of pollution-related deaths globally, with a significant increase in deaths from cars, trucks, and industry over the past 22 years. While poorer countries are most affected, the US has the highest number of pollution-related deaths among industrialized nations, with 140,000 Americans dying annually.

Which industrialized country experiences the most deaths due to air pollution?

How many Americans die each year due to air pollution?