In six deaths worldwide are caused by pollution, thats three times more than those caused by aids, tuberculosis and malaria combined. In a report published in the medicaljournal the lancet, researchers say prolonged exposure to high levels of air pollution can lead to Heart Disease, stroke and lung cancer. Theyre calling on governments, particularly in the developing world, to take action. As andrew plant reports, the vast majority of deaths are in countries like india and china, that are going through rapid industrialisation. Particles in the air, built up and breathed in, and pollution in the water they can end up inside our bodies. Exposure to man made chemicals a factor in 9 Million Deaths in 2015, says a study, contributing to killer conditions like Heart Disease, strokes, and lung cancer. In this global study, pollution was linked to one in every six deaths worldwide. And air pollution from our vehicles factories was the biggest killer, linked to more than 6 millionjust around th
Welcome to reporters. Im david eades, and from here at the bbc newsroom, we send our correspondants to bring you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme, the other side of the american dream. As donald trump sets out his vision for the next four years, ian pannell assesses the challenges that lie ahead. If you want to know what poverty in america looks like, well, this is it. President trump says he is going to fix it. Hes going to deal with what he calls the carnage in america, of crime, of drugs, of gangs, of violence and of poverty. Marams story. Quentin somerville tells the tale of the syrian baby who lost her parents and had nearly every limb broken in a bombing in aleppo. And also her reunion with the british doctor who saved her. Hello. In tunisia, orla guerin reports from sousse, reports on Terror Attack of its kind and asks if the Government Security crackdown has made it safe for tourists to return. We would very happy to see again british coming back
Welcome to reporters. Im david eades, and from here at the bbc newsroom, we send our correspondants to bring you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme, the other side of the american dream. As donald trump sets out his vision for the next four years, ian pannell assesses the challenges that lie ahead. If you want to know what poverty in america looks like, well, this is it. President trump says he is going to fix it. Hes going to deal with what he calls the carnage in america, of crime, of drugs, of gangs, of violence and of poverty. Marams story. Quentin somerville tells the tale of the syrian baby who lost her parents and had nearly every limb broken in a bombing in aleppo. And also her reunion with the british doctor who saved her. Hello. In tunisia, orla guerin reports from sousse, reports on Terror Attack of its kind and asks if the Government Security if the Government Security crackdown has made it safe for tourists to return. We would very happy to see
Im david eades, and from here at the bbc newsroom, we send out correspondants to bring you the best stories from across the globe. In this weeks programme, the other side of the american dream. As donald trump sets out his vision for the next four years, ian pannell assesses the challenges that lie ahead. If you want to know what poverty in america looks like, well, this is it. President trump says he is going to fix it. Hes going to deal with what he calls the carnage in america, of crime, of drugs, of gangs, of violence and of poverty. Marams story. Quentin somerville tells the tale of the syrian baby who lost her parents and had nearly every limb broken in a bombing in aleppo. And also her reunion with the british doctor who saved her. Hello. In tunisia, orla guerin reports from sousse, scene of the worst Terror Attack of its kind and asks if the Government Security crackdown has made it safe for tourists to return. We would very happy to see again british coming back to us. Yes. Do
When you think of cork, you might think of that pop of champagne on New Year's Eve – but some of this versatile tree bark will also keep astronauts safe as they head to the Moon.