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AQLI: new data reveals little progress globally in reducing air pollution over the last two decades

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With growth in coal consumption in Africa over the next two decades projected to be triple what it was in the past two decades, recognizing particulate pollution as a possible growing problem becomes even more important. High pollution across the entirety of Bangladesh makes it the most polluted country in the world.

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HEI: 95%+ of world’s population live in areas of unhealthy air

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coal, wood, and dung) for cooking and heating. billion people—one in three global citizens—were exposed to household air pollution from the use of solid fuels (for example, coal, wood, charcoal, dung, or other biomass) for cooking and heating. was industrial coal; transportation followed as a close second.

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New phase of globalization could undermine efforts to reduce CO2 emissions

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In turn, the growth of CO 2 emissions embodied in Chinese exports has slowed or reversed, while the emissions embodied in exports, such as textiles, from less-developed regions like Vietnam and Bangladesh have surged. trillion) in 2014.

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UN Environment report says national GHG pledges only bring one-third of reductions needed for Paris Agreement

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Avoiding new coal-fired power plants and accelerated phasing out of existing plants—while ensuring careful handling of issues such as employment, investor interests and grid stability—would help the emissions picture. In early 2017, an additional 273 GW of coal-fired capacity was under construction and 570 GW in pre-construction.

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Low-lying and other vulnerable countries calling for fast action on non-CO2 global warming pollutants

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Methane is another potent climate warmer that needs to be targeted; capturing emissions from sources such as landfills and coal mines would benefit the climate system and the gas could then be used as a source of energy. Reducing tropospheric ozone can improve public health as well as agricultural productivity.

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International study identifies 14 key measures to reduce methane and black carbon emissions; reduction in projected global mean warming of ~0.5 °C by 2050

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Seven measures target CH 4 emissions, covering coal mining, oil and gas production, long-distance gas transmission, municipal waste and landfills, wastewater, livestock manure, and rice paddies. The south Asian countries of India, Bangladesh and Nepal would see the biggest reductions in premature deaths. Drew Shindell, Johan C.

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Study Finds Black Carbon a Significant Factor in Melting of Himalayan Glaciers

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The main reason for the increase is the accelerated economic activity in India and China over the last 20 years; top sources of black carbon include shipping, vehicle emissions, coal burning and inefficient stoves. According to Menon’s data, black carbon emitted in India increased by 46% from 1990 to 2000 and by another 51% from 2000 to 2010.

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