UN: Tackling air pollution and climate crisis could boost global economy by 4.5 per cent by 2050

Stuart Stone
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Finance ministries and investors that address climate and air quality as separate issues are leaving 'trillions on the table', UNEP and CCAC study warns

The economic benefits of jointly combating clean air and climate change could equal 4.5 per cent of global GDP in 2050, with every $1 invested in collectively tackling the inter-related challenges expected...

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