Fossil fuel emissions continue to pose severe health risks, with millions of deaths attributed to air pollution, particularly in countries like India and the U.S. Despite record fossil fuel subsidies, there are signs of cautious optimism as renewable energy investments grow and deaths from fossil fuel-related pollution decline. However, the gap between scientific assessments of fossil fuel impacts remains a contentious issue, highlighting the urgent need for climate action.
Countries can halve premature death rates by 2050 by targeting 15 key health threats, primarily tobacco use, according to a Lancet Commission report. The report emphasizes the need for public financing of essential medicines and highlights the importance of high tobacco taxes as a critical policy tool. With a 23% chance of a pandemic similar to COVID-19 within the next decade, the urgency for improved health systems and preparedness is paramount.
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