Study: Ambitious Climate Action Could Save 1.32 Million Lives Annually by 2040
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Ambitious Climate Action Could Save 1.32 Million Lives Annually by 2040: Study
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News18•20-02-2026, 18:45
Ambitious Climate Action Could Save 1.32 Million Lives Annually by 2040: Study
•A new study reveals ambitious climate action could save up to 1.32 million lives per year by 2040 by improving global air quality.
•Researchers from Cardiff University found that developing countries heavily rely on international cooperation for air quality benefits, as much of their pollution originates outside their borders.
•The study analyzed cross-border pollution for 168 countries, focusing on fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and simulating future emissions scenarios.
•Findings indicate that a fragmented world with little climate mitigation collaboration could worsen health inequality for poorer nations.
•Climate mitigation decisions in wealthy nations directly impact the health of people in the Global South, particularly in Africa and Asia.