What is PM2.5? | How Tiny Particles Harm Your Health | Clean Air Series Ep. 2
PM2.5 refers to ultra-fine particles in the air — small enough to bypass your body’s natural defenses, enter your lungs, and even reach your bloodstream.
In Episode 2 of our Clean Air Series, this animated explainer unpacks how PM2.5 affects your health, contributing to everything from asthma to heart disease. These particles are especially dangerous for children, older adults, and those with existing health conditions.
Knowing what PM2.5 is — and how to protect yourself — is a critical step in the fight for clean air.
📺 Watch now to understand how invisible pollution is impacting millions across India.