Suffocating planet: air pollution around the world today – live

As Guardian Cities kicks off a week investigating air pollution, join our reporters as we follow the sun from Sydney to Lagos to Los Angeles, taking readings, talking to locals and giving a ‘snapshot’ of one day in the life of our choking citiesThe war against air pollution has begun – and it will be fought in cities 1.29pm GMTAt the very busy scrap market at Ladipo, Mushin, I meet Ayelumosi packing waste from the road side. Mrs Ayelumosi packs waste for a living. She says she