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A new report shows that air quality has improved in 2023. This is due, in part, to more people driving electric cars and agriculture emitting less ammonia. (Archive photo). Photo: Mads Claus Rasmussen/Ritzau Scanpix

Improved air quality in Denmark reduces deaths

Air quality in Denmark improved in 2023, leading to 380 fewer premature deaths compared to the previous year. This was revealed in a report by the Danish Centre for Environment and Energy (DCE). Since 1990, premature deaths related to air pollution have decreased by nearly 60%. Environmental...

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