Jul 6, 2020 · If you take a big coal-fired power plant in the middle of a city and replace it with renewable energy, that's a huge step to reduce air pollution. Converting coal-fired power plants to natural gas or installing scrubbers reduces PM2.5 emissions – and so benefits health – but the carbon-burning power plants are still producing CO2 and ...

Sep 4, 2023 · Air pollution is a transboundary issue that requires joint action from local, national, regional and global partners, the UN says. It urges governments, corporations, civil society and individuals to come together, transcending borders and sectors, to combat air pollution effectively.

Mar 18, 2024 · Our Common Air, a new Commission working to catalyze global action on air pollution, has highlighted the need to engage subnational climate and health leaders. As momentum grows, it is vital that cities, national governments, advocates and the private sector work together to expand these initiatives, ensuring clean air becomes a reality.

Sep 7, 2022 · Choosing renewables over wood-burning biomass in households and industries will reduce air pollution and conserve land for food farming and trees that absorb carbon dioxide. COVID-19 has proven humanity’s inbuilt ability to rise up and act to protect the health of our most vulnerable people.

Nov 29, 2024 · High-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filters can reduce indoor pollution, effectively removing pollutants like mould spores, pet dander, dust mites, and tobacco smoke. In fact, HEPA filters remove 99.97% of airborne particles that are 0.3 …

Nov 3, 2021 · Air pollution is harmful to human health, the economy and the planet. Addressing air pollution can provide immediate and tangible benefits for people and communities, while also accelerating climate change efforts. There is a strong case for business to include air pollution in climate action agendas – here’s how they can do it.

Jan 15, 2025 · It is a step in the right direction that pollution has risen to sixth place in the short-term risks table and is seen as an immediate concern. Air pollution is the largest environmental health risk costing the global economy $8.1 trillion per year or 6.1% of global GDP according to the World Bank.

Sep 7, 2020 · Business and industry have a key role to play to reduce air pollution, since many of their activities cause emissions. The World Economic Forum’s Alliance for Clean Air, tackles the scale, complexity and urgency of the air pollution challenge by enabling public-private dialogue and collaboration across energy, mobility and health.

Oct 15, 2024 · The World Economic Forum 2023-24 Global Future Council on Clean Air has identified nine types of actions currently being used by cities to combat urban air pollution. These actions, outlined in this paper, address pollution across multiple sources and highlight best practices from leading cities.

Sep 3, 2024 · High air pollution concentrations have been shown to reduce labour productivity, diminish cognitive performance and lower agricultural yields. A recent study from the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development using state-of-the-art statistical techniques estimates that a 10% increase in PM2.5 concentrations in Europe causes a 0.8% ...