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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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Given currently available carbon budget estimates, the available global carbon budget for 1.5 ˚C Substantial emission reductions due to fuel economy standards for passenger cars are already included in the current policy scenario. C target is 16 to 19 GtCO 2 e, higher than previous estimates as new studies have become available.

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2018 Environmental Performance Index: Air quality top public health threat

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Recent research cited by the EPI suggests that around five million people die prematurely every year due to air pollution, accounting for approximately one in every ten deaths annually. Sustainability outcomes among emerging economies remains highly variable. average exposure, and PM 2.5 exceedance of WHO thresholds.

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