Pollution and Productivity Patrick Behrer May 06, 2026 This page in: English © 2026 The World Bank Group,

https://blogs.worldbank.org/en/impactevaluations/pollution-and-productivity The adverse impacts of air pollution on human health are large and well-documented. Pollution is the single largest environmental threat to human health and generates significant excess mortality around the world. This is especially true in LMICs where pollution levels are highest and getting worse the fastest. © 2026 The World Bank Group,