Around 4.2 million people died due to air pollution in 2016, levels were 2.5 times higher than safety standard: UN report

Many cities around the world were facing acute challenges in managing rapid urbanization: combating air pollution, ensuring adequate housing and infrastructure, supporting growing populations, confronting the environmental impact of urban sprawl, reducing vulnerability to disasters.

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