Breathing Life into Amazonian Cities
A new EDF report reveals that over 10 million people in Brazil's Amazon cities breathe unsafe air, resulting in 3,000 premature deaths and $5 billion in yearly health costs.
The cities of Brazil's Amazon region face severe air pollution, but investments in clean air could lead to significant health-cost savings and job growth.
The cities of Brazil's Amazon region—the lungs of the world—are facing an air pollution crisis.
- More than 10 million urban residents breathe unsafe air across the region.
- Over 3,000 premature deaths occur in cities each year.
- Nearly $5 billion USD is spent on health costs annually.
Targeted investments can bring positive change, with solutions like:
- Electrifying transport
- Updating air quality monitoring
- Deploying renewables
These solutions can deliver up to 33x returns and create more jobs per dollar spent than fossil fuels.
Author's summary: Clean air investments can transform Amazonian cities.
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