Reducing greenhouse gases can benefit air quality and health overall, but the magnitude and distribution of these benefits remain uncertain. Now a study shows that while air quality gains from carbon policies are widespread, some regions could see pollution increases.
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Selin, N.E. Health effects of a global carbon price. Nat Sustain 6, 1035–1036 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41893-023-01140-6
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