From Paris to Shanghai, citizens are largely unaware of indoor air pollution risks
Indoor air can be far more polluted than outdoor air and was responsible for 3.8 million premature deaths worldwide in 2016; Pierre Victoria looks at the lessons we can learn from a recent survey of city dwellers around the world, and explains why tackling this health challenge will require efforts – regulation, information and solutions – from all involved...

Pierre Victoria is an associate professor at Science Po Rennes where he runs a seminar on responsible business. He graduated from Sciences Po Paris and holds a Master's degree in Business Law from Paris X University.
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Londoners are being urged to use air pollution data to drive down house prices and rents; "this is going to be industry standard", says the NAEA's chief
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Place in Society: On loneliness & the role of real estate
The industry can learn many things from the last few months, writes Sara Bailey, including how buildings can help alleviate the problem of loneliness in our communities.
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Sustainable Gains: On the future of green buildings
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£10mn price cut for trophy Knightsbridge penthouse
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Native Land’s 50-storey Opus tops out ahead of schedule
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