Breathing the air in Lebanon: E-cigarettes, water pipes, and beyond

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Breathing the air in Lebanon: E-cigarettes, water pipes, and beyond

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Apr 24, 2021

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In this episode we discuss tobacco, e-cigarettes, water pipes hazards on health and their impacts on air quality. We also discuss air pollution in Lebanon, impact of the 2020 Beirut blast, and the path to building a better world.

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Apr 24, 2021

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