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Only seven countries met WHO air quality standards in 2024, data shows

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Chad and Bangladesh were the world's most polluted countries in 2024 , with average smog levels more than 15 times higher than WHO guidelines.

Only Australia , New Zealand , Bahamas , Barbados , Grenada , Estonia and Iceland made the grade.

Climate change is playing an increasing role in driving up pollution, experts warn.

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