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Air quality and health co-benefits of China's carbon dioxide emissions peaking before 2030

Environmental Studies and Forestry

Air quality and health co-benefits of China's carbon dioxide emissions peaking before 2030

R. Tang, J. Zhao, et al.

This groundbreaking study conducted by Rong Tang and colleagues reveals that an early carbon peak in China could save countless lives by reducing PM2.5-related deaths while simultaneously presenting significant economic benefits. With ambitious climate goals, the research suggests that countries worldwide could experience similar health advantages.

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Abstract
This study assesses the economic costs and health benefits of different carbon mitigation pathways in China, considering socio-economic futures and climate policy ambitions. An early carbon peak before 2030, aligned with the 1.5°C target, could avoid significant PM2.5-attributable deaths. Under the 2°C target, health co-benefits could offset carbon mitigation costs by 2050, resulting in substantial net economic benefits. The findings suggest that ambitious climate targets in other countries may yield similar health benefits.
Publisher
Nature Communications
Published On
Feb 23, 2022
Authors
Rong Tang, Jing Zhao, Yifan Liu, Xin Huang, Yanxu Zhang, Derong Zhou, Aijun Ding, Chris P. Nielsen, Haikun Wang
Tags
carbon mitigation
health benefits
economic costs
climate policy
PM2.5 deaths
co-benefits
China

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