Negative health effects of carbon prices can outweigh the climate benefits in developing countries
Researchers and media joined forces to raise air pollution awareness in India
In northern India, where air pollution is a growing health crisis, researchers, in collaboration with journalists, have investigated ways to raise awareness by putting science in the public's hands
Negative health effects of carbon prices can outweigh the climate benefits in developing countries
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Key Messages
- With carbon pricing, households in most countries and regions have a tendency to change from fossil-based fuels to more traditional and polluting alternatives like firewood and charcoal.
- Fossil fuel price hikes lead to substantial increases in indoor pollution concentrations in most countries and regions.
- Despite compensation, local health costs of carbon pricing outweigh the global climate benefits in four out of six countries (Ghana, Honduras, India and Myanmar).
Protected areas can serve as infrastructure against extreme events
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Protected areas are not only key to biodiversity conservation but can also function as natural infrastructure that could reduce the impact of extreme weather events. This policy brief explores how forests, mangroves, and wetlands in Guatemala and Costa Rica can mitigate floods and landslides, and under what conditions these benefits are realized.
Wood-burning restrictions and air pollution: the case of air quality warnings in southern Chile
The Role of Community Science in Addressing Policy Change: A Critical Review of Air Pollution Literature
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Abstract
Background Community air pollution science serves as a vital tool in public health and urban planning, enabling communities to advocate for policy changes that improve public health outcomes. Despite its potential, there is a noticeable gap in translating research findings into policy actions.
Objectives This review aims to assess the focus of studies on community air pollution science published between 1990-2023 and identify the extent to which these studies address the research-to-policy gap.