WHO says six climate measures could prevent 1.6 million deaths a year
The WHO says scaling up the measures could also bring annual economic benefits. The new findings come days before COP31 climate talks open in Antalya, Türkiye.
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What’s new: New reporting says the measures could generate annual economic benefits and places the findings days before COP31 opens in Antalya, Türkiye.
WHO says six climate and health measures could prevent 1.6 million deaths a year if scaled up worldwide. Health Policy Watch
The measures include improved heat-health warnings and cleaner household fuels; the WHO also advocates efficiently pricing fossil fuels, such as by phasing out subsidies. Australian Science Media CentreHealth Policy Watch
The WHO says the measures could generate substantial economic returns. COP31 climate talks are due to open in Antalya, Türkiye, within days. Australian Science Media CentreHealth Policy Watch