There are two kind of things that are often lumped together: Visible local pollution: This includes things like particulate matter in air, river pollution, dir

There are two kind of things that are often lumped together: Visible local pollution: This includes things like particulate matter in air, river pollution, dirty streets, toxic water etc. This is clearly inversely correlated with development and health and developed countries generally sorted it out better. Global level: This mostly includes greenhouse gases etc. This is very correlated with development and health among countries. The countries with highest emission has best quality of life and they are sharing the burden with undeveloped countries.