According to the World Bank, the yearly cost of air pollution is 225 billion US dollars. The eye-watering economic and social effects of poor air quality are highlighted in a report by the World Bank and the Institute for Health Metrics and Evaluation (IHME). It demonstrates what should be very obvious: dirty areas are less productive, attract fewer tourists, and deter job candidates.
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