Limiting warming to 1.8 degree C could prevent loss of 1.89 billion years of healthy life: Analysis
Limiting global warming to 1.8 degrees Celsius could prevent the loss of 1.89 billion years of healthy life, according to a Lancet Commission analysis. The report highlights 17 interlinked threats to health, including extreme heat and air pollution, that could worsen without significant emissions cuts. Urgent action is needed to mitigate these risks and protect vulnerable communities.