Experts say black carbon poses the double threat of being harmful to our health and the planet. Breathing in black carbon can lead to increases in blood pressure, a high-risk factor for cardiovascular disease.
Jakarta experiences an influx of 10 million commuters from satellite cities every day, doubling its population and the number of cars traveling on its roads. As such, tailpipe exhaust is a main source of air pollution in the city. Photo: wibisono.ari/Shutterstock Residents of Jakarta, Indonesia woke up on August 31, 2023, to a thick blanket…