WHO: Millions of people die from indoor air pollution

"Air pollution is a global health crisis," warned WHO, referring to figures for 2016. About 93% of children exhale an air presenting a risk to their health and their development.

The WHO distinguishes between outdoor air pollution and indoor air. In the open air, the burning of fossil raw materials or waste, industrial exhaust gases, forest fires and volcanic eruptions are polluting. The smoke from kerosene, coal, organic waste or wood used for cooking or heating contaminates the air of the house. This is especially fatal for children who spend a lot of time indoors very young.

According to studies, among children under five years old who died in 2016, pneumonia was the cause of death. It's more than diarrhea, malnutrition or contagious diseases.

"This is another study that confirms how badly air pollution is," says Anne Knol, campaign manager for Traffic at Milieudefensie. "The Dutch government must take far more stringent measures to reduce air pollution quickly, structurally and vigorously.This is just how our health will be protected."