
A new United Nations report says delayed action on climate change and air pollution costs the world about $1.5 trillion each year. According to the report, cited by Punch, the figure reflects economic losses and health impacts linked to inaction. The UN also highlights the economic and health benefits that integrated climate and clean air measures could deliver if governments act together on both issues.
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