Author: Elizaveta Aksyonova
Mentor: Madina Alimkhanova
Almaty ranks among the most polluted cities in the world in terms of air quality. Why is the situation worsening every year? How dangerous is it to breathe in Almaty? Can the air be more harmful than cigarettes? Why is the number of children suffering from allergies, asthma, and cancer on the rise? How does smog affect mental health, the economy, and life expectancy? And most importantly — how can we get rid of the smog? The BES.media editorial team explored ways to improve the city’s air quality.
*The original video was produced in Russian
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