Climate & Environment
Cutting Air Pollution in Africa Could Save Billions, Study Finds
Research by three environmental scientists finds that cutting air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions together could deliver economic returns far larger than the cost, with some southern African regions seeing about 26 dollars in benefits for every dollar spent. The studies assess 25 proven solutions and 37 areas for action, against a backdrop of close to one million premature deaths in sub-Saharan Africa in 2023.
