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Capturing the opportunities for health through deep decarbonisation of the energy system

By ucfaspy, on 23 June 2015

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The Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change strongly concludes that ‘tackling climate change could be the greatest global health opportunity of the 21st century’. This reflects the possibility to reduce air pollution, increase access to affordable and clean energy, and create more healthy urban environments while undertaking actions to reduce GHGs. The transition to a deeply decarbonised economy has to happen if we are to ensure a high probability of avoiding global warming of more than 2⁰C. But the opportunity to maximise the health benefits of such a transition should be grasped.

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UCL Lancet Commission blog

By Ellie Forward, on 22 June 2015

This is a dedicated blog for the UCL contributions to the Lancet Commission on Health and Climate Change that will launch on Tuesday 23 June 2015. Check back then for blogs and videos from UCL contributors.