In Europe, the number of premature deaths caused by fine particle air pollution has declined 10 per cent annually, but it still accounts for 307,000 premature deaths annually, according to the European Environment Agency.

'Invisible Killer': Air pollution in Europe still kills 300,000 a year

Sharp falls in road traffic and industrial emissions have also resulted in 1.3m fewer days of work absence, 6,000 fewer children developing asthma, 1,900 avoided emergency room visits and 600 fewer preterm births

Here's how lockdown improves air quality in Europe

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'Invisible Killer': Air pollution in Europe still kills 300,000 a year

Here's how lockdown improves air quality in Europe