"We can’t in good conscience continue to rely on fossil fuels."

"South Asia has the highest burden of pregnancy loss globally and is one of the [most polluted] regions in the world."

"My key message is: Please don’t forget non-urban India when dealing with air pollution."

Despite national air pollution commitments, little investment has been made to empower control boards.

Air pollution is linked to low birth weight and pre-term birth, which are the leading risk factors for death within the first month of life.

"Air-conditioned cars are unattainable for many poor and vulnerable commuters across the world," one of the study's co-authors said.

1.2 billion people in India would fall outside the environmental niche in which humans have thrived for 6,000 years.

The report suggests the best way to address the problem is to switch to electric stoves.

While there is nothing yet to suggest smoking increases the risk of infection, Covid19 can affect smokers more severely, say experts.

Methane is 80% more powerful at trapping heat in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide.

The one glimmer of hope is that efforts to curb air pollution can also reinforce better mental health.

"We knew there were benefits from pollution control, but the magnitude and relatively short time duration to accomplish them were impressive," the lead author says.

Growing natural vegetation near factories is inexpensive and can reduce pollution by an average of 27%.

The increased spread of infectious diseases, malnutrition, lung damage and natural disasters are likely to plague the next generation.

"Plants are great, but they don't actually clean indoor air quickly enough to have an effect on the air quality of your home or office environment," one researcher said.

An open letter by about 200 scientists to the U.N Secretary-General calls for urgent action against nitrogen pollution's 'devastating impact.'

Common pollutants such as dust were found to hinder proteins in scalp cells responsible for hair growth.

This is the first study to link daily outdoor air pollution to increased symptoms of anxiety, suicidal behavior in children.