Health benefits of Paris climate goals could save lives by 2040
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- Health benefits from meeting Paris Agreement goals include reduced air pollution, healthier diets, and increased physical activity.
- Modeling shows that aligning climate policies with the Paris Agreement could save millions of lives annually by 2040 in nine key countries.
- Integrating health objectives into climate policies amplifies benefits, addressing non-communicable diseases and reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
- Challenges include social inequality and urban infrastructure gaps, requiring coordinated efforts across health and climate sectors.