The last 30 years since the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change launched has seen a lot of ups and downs. Focus on the benefit of climate change action And yet, the societal improvements from burning less fossil fuel are not just limited to stopping climate change. Focusing on the benefits—as opposed to costs—can change the way people view climate change mitigation and serve to motivate action. I'm encouraged that governments are increasingly embracing this more holistic view of the societal benefits of greenhouse gas reductions. A number of cities, from Buenos Aires to Addis Ababa, have also begun to assess the air quality and health benefits of their Climate Action Plans.

Source: New York Times November 09, 2021 10:55 UTC