Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution

Study links surge in lightning disasters in Bangladesh to transboundary air pollution

Bangladesh, one of the world’s most climate-vulnerable countries, is witnessing a troubling rise in lightning-related deaths. Scientists point to a strong link between increased lightning activity and worsening air pollution, much of which is carried in from across its borders. A new study, which analyzed six years of lightning and air quality data (2015-20), has found a strong correlation between lightning frequency and elevated concentrations …