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Traffic pollution could be far more dangerous than previously thought, researchers say

Traffic pollution is far more dangerous to human health than previously thought, a study has found. (ABC News: Chris Sonesson)

Traffic pollution likely causes more than 11,000 premature deaths in Australia a year, new modelling by climate researchers has revealed.

The grave estimate from the study means that death from air pollution in Australia is 10 times more likely than a fatal road accident.

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