BOOK REVIEW: AIR POLLUTION: AN INTRODUCTION TO ITS CAUSES, EFFECTS, AND SOLUTIONS Authors: Laura Hyesung Yang, Jiwon Kim, Dha Hyun Ahn

Abstract

I have reviewed Air Pollution: An Introduction to Its Causes, Effects, and Solutions, a comprehensive 2021 publication by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs and NCCA of the Republic of Korea. This book provides an insightful overview of air pollution - from present status and pollutants to impacts and solutions - in support of the UN’s International Day of Clean Air for blue skies. The book is richly informative, combining up-to-date statistics and case studies to illustrate how air pollution has become the world’s leading environmental health risk. By covering both outdoor and indoor pollution and linking air quality to public health, climate, and sustainable development, it offers a valuable guide for diverse stakeholders. I found this volume to be a highly useful resource that not only deepened our understanding of air pollution’s causes and consequences but also highlighted practical measures and cooperative efforts needed to combat this global challenge. Overall, the book serves as an excellent reference for students, researchers, and policymakers interested in environmental management and public health.