This GIF shows you the world’s worst air pollution hot spots

This GIF shows you the world’s worst air pollution hot spots
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  • This map shows you nitrogen dioxide emissions hot spots around the globe, with the highest levels of NO 2 displayed as white patches.
  • The culprit:  Nitrogen dioxide emissions come from fossil fuels being burned.
  • The highest concentrations: In this composite, they’re mostly in big cities like Moscow, Beijing, Lima, Jakarta, and Mexico City, geographer Tim Wallace explains .


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