Cambodia Faces Air Pollution Crisis - Shared Air, Unequal Realities
In Cambodia, 'air,' essential for daily life, is emerging not just as an environmental issue but also as a problem of social inequality. Comprehensive measures by the government and urban planning are called for, in addition to individual and community efforts.
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