A general view of Porta Nuova district in Milan, Italy on Feb. 19, 2024. Vittorio Zunino Celotto / Getty Images
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According to official data, air pollution levels in Milan — including fine particulates — have been among Europe’s highest for February.
Fine particulate matter poses the most health risks because it can go deep into the lungs and even make its way into the bloodstream.
“It stinks! I smell a constant stench of smog, I cough, I feel my throat burning,” said Pietro De Luca, a Milan resident who frequently considers relocating with his family to get away from the intense pollution and accompanying health risks, as Reuters reported.
To reduce their…
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