Energy efficiency generally improves with economic growth...but greenhouse gases increase too
In 1992 76 million people living in urban areas were exposed to air pollutant concentrations exceeding WHO guidelines. In developing countries 1.9 million people die each year because of indoor air pollution exposure and 500,000 die as a result of outdoor pollutant levels.
Year: 2007
From collection: Environment and Poverty Times #1: WSSD issue
Cartographer: Philippe Rekacewicz, UNEP/GRID-Arendal