Question

southern and eastern asia today
breathing polluted air pollution increases the risk of lung cancer, chronic bronchitis, and other breathing conditions. in urban (city) areas or india and china, it has led to large numbers of deaths and serious illnesses. air pollution also hurts chinese and indian economies when employees have to take time off work due to respiratory i

• air pollution is one of indias most serious problems. its huge and growing population, along with the rapid growth of its cities, and the development of industry have left many parts of india with some of the heaviest air pollution in the world, particularly in its capital new delhi. some estimates say that automobile emissions (carbon exhaust and other chemicals released by a cars engine) are responsible for almost 70% of the air pollution in indias urban areas.
• china is rapidly building up its manufacturing industries. air pollution has, unfortunately, come with that development. increased burning of fossil fuels, such as coal and petroleum, to power chinese factories releases many harmful gases and pollutants into the air. meanwhile, many chinese villagers in the countrys rural (countryside) areas burn coal in their homes for cooking and heating. emissions from cars, trucks, buses, and motorbikes are another major cause of air pollution, especially in chinas capital beijing. and this air pollution does not remain in china; winds carry pollutants to the korean peninsula and japan. researchers have even discovered pollutants from asia in the air over the west coast of the united states!

Explanation:

The blanks are filled based on general knowledge and context. "Pollution" fits as breathing polluted air (pollution) causes health issues. "New Delhi" is India's capital. "Fossil fuels" like coal and petroleum are burned in factories. "Beijing" is China's capital.

Answer:

Pollution, New Delhi, Fossil fuels, Beijing