Sri Lanka, Sept. 7 -- The International Day of Clean Air for Blue Skies is being observed today (September 7), highlighting the importance of clean air for healthy lives, resilient communities and a sustainable future.

This year's observance is centred on the theme "Clean Air, Healthy Choices: Acting Together for People and Planet."

The day highlights the role of individual and collective choices in determining the quality of the air people breathe. Decisions related to transportation, energy consumption and waste management can have a direct impact on air pollution and public health.

The observance calls for greater cooperation among communities, governments and individuals to reduce activities that contribute to air pollution and pr...