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The Urgent Need for Climate Action: Health Benefits for the State of California if the United States Meets the Goals of the Paris Agreement
House Committee on Oversight and Reform Subcommittee on Environment
House Committee on Oversight and Reform
Subcommittee on Environment
Abstract
The Subcommittee on Environment of the House Committee on Oversight and Reform emphasizes the importance of keeping global warming below 2 degrees Celsius and its potential health benefits for California residents. Based on research by Dr. Drew Shindell, limiting warming could prevent approximately 555,000 premature deaths, 400,000 emergency room visits and hospitalizations, and millions of lost workdays over the next 50 years. These health benefits are estimated to have an economic value of nearly $4.5 trillion in the state. Despite these potential gains, the Trump Administration's rollback of regulations protecting against fossil fuel pollution poses a significant risk to public health. The report underscores the importance of listening to climate scientists and taking action to mitigate the impacts of climate change. It also highlights the potential for significant health and economic benefits by transitioning away from fossil fuels.
Date
2020-09-24
Document Type
House Staff Report
Serial Number
Document Length
12 pages
Congress
116
Relation
DOI
Keywords
Staff Reports
PAP Major Code
7: Environment
PAP Minor Code
705: Air Pollution, Climate Change, and Noise Pollution