💨 Abstract

A coal miner in Kosovo, Shemsi Gara, died of lung cancer at 55 after decades of exposure to toxic mine dust and polluting power plants. His death highlights the high levels of air pollution in Western Balkan countries, caused by household heating, outdated coal plants, old cars, and a lack of funds for improvement. The region's air quality often ranks among the worst globally, leading to health concerns and potentially hindering EU membership.

Courtesy: theprint.in

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