Health Co-benefits of the Transition to Clean Energy: A Health Impact Assessment (HIA) of Decarbonization Policies in Industrial Hubs

Zhang Tao

doi:10.71222/ym617k30

Authors

Zhang Tao College of Earth Sciences, Guilin University of Technology, Guilin, China Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.71222/ym617k30

Keywords:

Clean Energy Transition, Health Impact Assessment, Decarbonization Policies, Industrial Hubs, Public Health

Abstract

Specially in industrial hubs where fossil fuel emissions are concentrated, the transition to energy exhibit important health co-benefits. This research article incontestably deal a Health Impact Assessment (HIA) to evaluate the decarbonization policies implement in these part. By examine air quality improvements, diminution in and cardiovascular disease, and health outcomes, the survey incontestably emphasize the interconnection of energy policy and health equity. Using quantitative modeling and scenario analysis, the findings unveil that place intercession in hub can afford mensurable health benefits. To the grow body of grounds supporting the vantage of clean energy transitions, this research contributes : palliate climate change and heighten wellness.

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