Air pollution from fossil fuels costs USD 8 billion a day Emissions from the burning of coal, oil and gas cause 4.5 million premature deaths a year globally, resulting in costs of health care and lives lost equivalent to 3.3 per cent of global GDP. Read more
Editorial: Zero-pollution vision for air quality A recent Eurobarometer survey asked over 27,000 people from across the EU several questions about air quality. Read more
Cement could be greener, but will it? Cement production is responsible for some 6–7 per cent of global CO2 emissions, and is still growing. There are many technical options to cut emissions, but few incentives. The EU cement industry pays zero for its emissions, and does little to improve its act. Read more
Climate tipping points in the boreal forest region In the southern part of the boreal forest zone, climate change may cause closed forest to be replaced by open woodland or scrubland Read more
Transition to 100 percent renewable energy is cost efficient Stanford researchers find that a completely renewable energy system will pay for itself in 7 years, while also solving major health and climate threats. Read more
LNG could worsen shipping’s climate impact Ships fuelled by LNG do not deliver the emissions reductions required by the IMO’s greenhouse gas strategy, says new study. Read more
The Andes Meltdown The frozen areas covering the peaks and valleys of the Andes are melting at alarming rates, providing some of the most visible evidence that climate change is already here and putting communities and natural ecosystems at risk. Read more
Dutch health gains from reduced air pollution Air pollution control policies implemented in Europe since 1980 have resulted in better air quality that has increased Dutch average life expectancy by six years. Read more
Renewable energy – technology choices matter for air quality Growth in EU renewable energy has reduced GHG emissions, and in most cases air pollutant emissions as well. But increased burning of biomass has actually increased emissions of health-damaging PM emissions. Read more
Air quality rules fit for purpose The EU air quality limit values are enforceable and have been instrumental in driving a downward trend in air pollution exceedances and exposure. Read more
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