Afghanistan, Oct. 23 -- The United Nations warned that Afghanistan's cities face a worsening air pollution crisis caused by vehicle emissions, factory smoke, and burning coal and plastic during winter.
The United Nations Human Settlements Programme (UN-Habitat) has warned that Afghanistan's major cities are facing a severe air pollution crisis threatening public health and urban livability.
In a statement posted on Wednesday, October 22, UN-Habitat said emissions from vehicles, factories, and widespread burning of coal and plastic during winter have dangerously worsened air quality.
The agency noted that these pollutants pose serious health risks, particularly to children and the elderly, as respiratory illnesses rise sharply in urban ar...