A new report by the European environmental groups, Health and Environment Alliance and Health Care Without Harm Europe, has found that if the European Union’s current emission reduction goals of 20% by 2020, compared to 1990 emission levels, were increased instead to 30%, the cleaner air would result in significant health benefits.

The report states that the correspondingly lower rates of absenteeism, sickness and mortality could amount to annual savings of up to €30 billion. This cost savings would also pay for approximately two-thirds of the additional emission reduction expenses. 

Bravo and many thanks, Health and Environment Alliance and Health Care Without Harm Europe, for this encouraging information. Let us join in urging governments across the globe toward further emission reduction goals for cost savings and the improved health of both people and the planet.
http://euobserver.com/9/30795
http://www.france24.com/en/20100914-health-gain-would-help-meet-cost-eu-carbon-goals-group