Hidden benefits of climate policy
Reducing fossil fuel use saves lives now
by -The same activities that will eventually threaten the earth's climate also threaten human health today.
Executive Summary
Much of the debate over global climate policy misses one basic point: The same activities that will eventually threaten the earth's climate also threaten human health today.
This paper highlights first study ever to look at the global short-term health impact of fossil fuel consumption projects significant consequences for people's health and mortality worldwide.