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Jakarta, Indonesia, is home to some 30 million people and is one of the world's largest and most sprawling metropolises, surrounded by industrial plants and countless home-based small industries.

It's also one of the most polluted cities in the world, per the World Health Organization.

Now, Bloomberg Philanthropies and the government of Indonesia are teaming up to try to do something about it, the New York Times reports.

"Air pollution is an environmental and public health challenge that can only be addressed with accurate data, political will, and strong partnerships," Antha Williams, head of Bloomberg Philanthropies' Environment Program, says in a press release.

"Through this new collaboration with the government of Indonesia, we look forward to working with partners and the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs to ensure the Greater Jakarta area has access to clean air that improves health and strengthens the economy," adds Rachmat Kaimuddin, deputy for Infrastructure and Transportation for the Coordinating Ministry for Maritime and Investment Affairs.

The press release notes that air quality in the Greater Jakarta area has declined in recent months due to a prolonged dry season and emissions from motorized vehicles and surrounding industrial plants.

It's no surprise, then, that Indonesian President Joko Widodo has called air pollution a

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