PM2.5 pollution led to over 17 lakh deaths in India in 2022, fossil fuels caused nearly half: Report

A Lancet report reveals human-caused PM2.5 pollution led to over 17 lakh deaths in India in 2022, a 38% rise since 2010. Fossil fuels contributed to 44% of these deaths, with petrol use in transport causing 2.69 lakh fatalities. This premature mortality resulted in a $339.4 billion financial loss, impacting India's GDP.