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Air pollution unequivocally harms public health, with enormous costs, yet it is preventable. Recognizing clean air as a fundamental human right imposes legally enforceable government obligations.

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  • The substantial economic and public health costs associated with air pollution are emphasized.
  • The statement asserts that air pollution is a preventable environmental hazard.

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  • Treating clean air solely as a policy objective is insufficient.
  • Clean air should be recognized as a fundamental human right, intrinsically linked to the rights to life, health, and a safe, clean, healthy, and sustainable environment.
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  • Air pollution represents a significant, yet solvable, global challenge with far-reaching consequences.
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    • This human rights framework necessitates robust governmental action to mitigate air pollution.
    • Future policies must prioritize the enforcement of clean air as a fundamental right.
    • International collaboration among scientific and medical bodies can drive policy change and public health improvements.