"Thousands of deaths in the Netherlands due to climate change and particles"

Warmer and more extreme temperatures, storms, floods and forest fires are not only devastating but also cause health problems. The same is true for suspended particles, so that in our country alone about 8,000 deaths are estimated, said Peter Blankestijn, one of the Dutch participants in the study.

Immediate Action

The report is written by physicians, academics, and policy experts. They call on governments to take swift action to mitigate climate change.

"Rapid climate change has serious consequences for all aspects of human life, exposing vulnerable populations to extreme weather conditions, infectious diseases and food security, and the availability of safe drinking water and air. pure is threatened, "says the report's warning.

According to scientists, a number of measures can already lead to considerable improvement. The transition to green energy is one of them. Before 2030, all coal-fired power plants should be closed. People should also put the car aside and start walking or cycling.

Reduced Health Costs

In this way, emissions and management costs are reduced. According to the researchers, savings from these savings would help take additional action against climate change.