ENVIRON 157 Lecture 20: PUB POL Week 7 lect 3

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Globally 3. 7 million premature deaths are due to ambient air pollution (2012) The western pacific and south east asian regions bear the most of the burden with 1. 67 million and. Exposure to air pollution (outdoor & indoor) costs the world"s economy usd. Biggest loss in east asia/south asia/pacific = 7. 4-7. 5% of gdp. The paris agreement provides international framework for air and climate action in cities: need to improve urban air quality and reduce climate change, both near-term and long-term. Emissions of short-lived climate pollutants affect health and environment. Taking local actions to address short-lived pollutants can have global climate benefits. Fast action to reduce short-lived climate pollutants, especially methane and black carbon, has the potential to slow down the warming expected by 2050 by as much as 0. 6 celsius degrees. Ozone and particulates: health consequences: premature mortality estimated 5,000 per year, asthma & other lower respiratory symptoms, acute bronchitis, cardiovascular disease, cancer risks from diesel particulates.

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