Cutting Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases Could Save Africa Billions While Improving Health
New research says 25 proven actions could cut pollution and emissions together, with southern Africa alone seeing about $26 in benefits for every $1 spent.
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Cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases could save Africa billions while improving health
Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower health care costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity.
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allAfricaAfrican countries could save billions by cutting air pollution and greenhouse gases at the same time
Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity. How big is the air pollution p…
Climate protection as a profit: If African countries jointly reduce greenhouse gases and air pollutants, health and the economy could benefit significantly. A global model analysis calculates an economic benefit for southern Africa of around 26 dollars per dollar invested. Another report shows which 37 measures could help on the continent. Nairobi (Kenya). Bad air costs people the [...] The contribution Africa can save by clean air and less CO2 …
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