In this case study, Burrowes examines the effect and management efforts of air pollution in South Asia. Air pollution from the burning of fossil fuels and windblown dust remains a major public health concern in South Asian regions inlcuding Lahore, Pakistan, Bhiwandi, India, and Bangladesh. Air pollution has significant negative health impacts and is linked to lower respiratory disease, heart disease. lung cancer, and stroke.
Burrowes points out that although the issue is being addressed through policy-making, transitioning to clean energy, and through awareness-focused national education campaigns, the lack of resources, low public awareness, and a lack in political will continue to pose challenges to mitigation efforts in developing countries.