{"query_echo":{"q":"","filters":{"analysis_type":["Health Impact Assessment"]},"warnings":[]},"total":{"value":249,"relation":"eq"},"page":7,"page_size":20,"self":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=Health+Impact+Assessment&page=7","next":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/api/v1/search?analysis_type=Health+Impact+Assessment&page=8","stability":"beta","ai_marking":{"digital_source_type":{"uri":"http://cv.iptc.org/newscodes/digitalsourcetype/trainedAlgorithmicMedia","name":"Created using Generative AI"},"notice":"Summary and key insights are generated using artificial intelligence."},"results":[{"id":"cer-001093","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/cer-001093","title":"SUBMISSIONS ON THE BACKGROUND INFORMATION DOCUMENT (BID) FOR ESKOMassung FOR POSTPONEMENT OF THE MINIMUM EMISSION STANDARDS (MES) FOR 14 OF ITS COAL AND LIQUID FUEL-FIRED POWER STATIONS","publisher":{"name":"Centre for Environmental Rights","organization":"centre-for-environmental-rights"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2018-09-11","source_url":"https://cer.org.za/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/LAC-MES-Postponement-Submissions-11-September-2018.pdf?x21779","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Life After Coal campaign, representing several environmental and community alliances, strongly objects to Eskom's request to postpone Minimum Emission Standards (MES) for 14 coal and liquid fuel-fired power stations. The submission argues that under the National Environmental Management: Air Quality Act (AQA) and the associated Framework, postponements are only permissible if ambient air quality standards in the area are in compliance, which is not the case for the Highveld Priority Area (HPA), Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area (VTAPA), and Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area (WBPA). The document highlights severe health impacts, including thousands of premature deaths attributed to PM2.5 emissions, and criticizes Eskom's Background Information Document (BID) for being inaccurate and incomplete. The campaign demands the rejection of the applications, the cessation of 'rolling postponements', and a just transition toward renewable energy.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Postponement applications for MES compliance are legally impermissible in areas where National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) are not met. The document asserts that 11 of the 14 stations are in the Highveld Priority Area (HPA) and one is in the Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area (VTAPA), both of which are in non-compliance with NAAQS.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Background Information Document (BID) is described as defective and misleading because it omits the Framework's postponement requirements and fails to mention that the HPA and VTAPA are out of compliance with NAAQS.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Eskom is accused of seeking 'rolling postponements' for sulphur dioxide (SO2) new plant MES for almost all its stations, which the authors argue are illegal exemptions from the law.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"An assessment of Eskom's monthly emissions reports from April 2016 to December 2017 revealed over 3,000 exceedances of daily average emission limits for particulate matter (PM), SO2, and NOx across 14 coal-fired stations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Independent research by Dr Mike Holland estimates that PM2.5 emissions from Eskom's coal-fired power plants cause 2,239 deaths per year, including 157 from lung cancer and 719 from strokes.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Eskom's own 2006 health studies indicated that future emissions from existing stations and the commissioning of new and return-to-service stations would lead to 617 non-accidental mortalities and 24,842 respiratory hospital admissions annually in the Mpumalanga Highveld.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The proposed air quality modelling in the BID is criticized for only including individual Eskom stations and ignoring other major emission sources within a 100km radius, such as the Sasol Synfuels plant.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-7","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"South Africa's existing plant SO2 MES are significantly weaker than those in other jurisdictions, being 17.5 times weaker than standards in China, Germany, and the EU.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"cer-001093#insight-8","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["coal-fired power station","particulates","just transition","environmental justice"],"geography_discussed":["Vaal Triangle Airshed Priority Area","Waterberg-Bojanala Priority Area","Mpumalanga","Western Cape","Eastern Cape"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["legal analysis","health impact assessment","policy critique"]},{"id":"capeca-000121","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/capeca-000121","title":"Comments on AER DRAFT Directive 060: Upstream Petroleum Industry Flaring, Incinerating, and Venting and Directive 017: Measurement Requirements for Oil and Gas Operations","publisher":{"name":"Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment","organization":"canadian-association-of-physicians-for-the-environment"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2018-05-27","source_url":"https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/CAPE-Methane-AB-May-27.pdf#new_tab","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment (CAPE) submitted comments on May 27, 2018, regarding the Alberta Energy Regulator's (AER) Draft Directive 060 and Directive 017. CAPE argues that Alberta's proposed methane regulations are generally less stringent and less enforceable than federal regulations, potentially leading to higher emissions and associated public health risks from co-pollutants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"CAPE asserts that Alberta's Draft Directive 60 is generally less stringent and less enforceable than federal methane regulations, which could result in increased methane releases from the oil and gas sector via venting and leaking.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The document highlights significant discrepancies in emission limits: Directive 60 allows up to 900 cubic meters of methane per day for combined venting and flaring, which is 4.5 times the annual venting limit of 15,000 cubic meters set by federal regulations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"While methane itself is not typically harmful to human health except in confined spaces, the co-pollutants found in natural gas—such as hydrogen sulphide (H2S), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and the BTEX family (benzene, toluene, ethyl-benzene, and xylene)—pose serious health risks, including cancer and respiratory issues.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Evidence suggests that actual methane emissions from Alberta's upstream oil and gas sector are significantly higher than reported or estimated. In the Lloydminster region, airborne measurements were 3 to 5 times greater than inventory estimates.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"A 2017 study by Ramboll Environ estimated that upstream oil and gas facilities in Central Alberta contributed substantial portions of regional air pollutants in 2010, including 47% of nitrogen oxides (567 tonnes/day), 61% of total organic gases (757 tonnes/day), and 48% of VOCs (332 tonnes/day).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"CAPE recommends that Alberta adopt a new 2014 baseline for methane emissions that reflects current research, establish standardized monitoring, and make results publicly accessible to address measurement uncertainties.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000121#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["methane","greenhouse gas emissions","oil and gas sector","air quality","public health"],"geography_discussed":["Colorado","Lloydminster"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy review","regulatory comparison","health impact assessment"]},{"id":"iisd-003003","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/iisd-003003","title":"The Health Cost of Coal in Indonesia","publisher":{"name":"International Institute for Sustainable Development","organization":"international-institute-for-sustainable-development"},"document_type":"report","language":"en","date_published":"2018-05","source_url":"https://www.iisd.org/system/files/publications/health-cost-coal-indonesia.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The report examines the health and economic costs of coal in Indonesia, highlighting the link between coal combustion and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). 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It argues that the Indonesian government's continued subsidies for coal production and power plants contradict public health goals and that transitioning to cheaper renewable energy would reduce these burdens.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003004#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Coal combustion in Indonesia releases toxic pollutants including nitrogen oxides (NOx), sulfur dioxide (SO2), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), mercury, arsenic, cadmium, and lead, which contribute to non-communicable diseases such as ischemic heart disease, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), stroke, and lung cancer.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003004#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Indonesia experienced the highest rate of premature deaths from coal emissions among its neighbors in 2011, with an estimated 7,480 additional deaths per year. This figure is projected to rise to 25,000 per year by 2030 if no action is taken.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003004#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Health costs for non-communicable diseases caused by coal pollution place a severe financial burden on low-income Indonesian households. For example, annual therapy for COPD is estimated at USD 1,125 per person, which represents nearly half of the annual income for low-income families (estimated at USD 2,400).","ai_generated":true,"unit":"iisd-003004#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"The Indonesian government provides substantial financial support to the coal industry that outweighs its public health spending. In 2013, fossil fuel subsidies totaled USD 31 billion, more than three times the USD 10 billion spent on public health. 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The document argues that coal plants are major sources of greenhouse gases and toxic pollutants, such as mercury and criteria air contaminants, which cause significant respiratory and cardiovascular diseases and developmental issues in children.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#summary","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The submitting health organizations strongly support the phase-out of coal plants across Canada by 2030, provided that any exemptions for carbon capture and storage (CCS) technology or equivalency agreements ensure protection from mercury and criteria air contaminants (CACs) equivalent to a full phase-out.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Coal-fired power plants are a primary source of greenhouse gases in Canada; while they provided only 10.6% of the country's electricity in 2014, they accounted for 72% of the greenhouse gases emitted from the electricity sector.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The emissions from coal plants, specifically sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx), contribute to the formation of ground-level ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which are linked to asthma, lung cancer, and chronic heart and lung diseases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Coal-fired power plants are the single largest source of mercury emissions in Canada, accounting for nearly 35% of national air emissions in 2014. Specific provincial impacts include Saskatchewan plants being the two highest emitting sources in the country, and the New Brunswick plant being responsible for 95% of that province's emissions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"Mercury exposure from coal plants is linked to adverse developmental impacts, including reductions in motor skills and cognitive abilities, particularly affecting pregnant women, children, and Arctic peoples due to long-range transport of contaminants.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-08-17"},{"text":"The 2018 Regulatory Impact Analysis Statement (RIAS) estimates that amended coal regulations will generate approximately $1.2 billion in health benefits from 2019 to 2055, primarily from reductions in ground-level ozone (40%) and secondary PM2.5 (60%), with an additional $5 million from mercury reductions.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000161#insight-6","date_modified":"2026-08-17"}],"climate_tags":["coal phase-out","greenhouse gas emissions","air pollution","mercury emissions","public health","carbon capture and storage"],"geography_discussed":["Alberta","New Brunswick","Nova Scotia","Saskatchewan"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["policy comment","health impact assessment"]},{"id":"capeca-000162","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/capeca-000162","title":"Regulations Limiting Carbon Dioxide Emissions from Natural Gas-fired Generation of Electricity","publisher":{"name":"Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment","organization":"canadian-association-of-physicians-for-the-environment"},"document_type":"statement","language":"en","date_published":"2018-04-17","source_url":"https://cape.ca/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/Health-Gas-Submission-April-17-2018-1.pdf#new_tab","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The Canadian Association of Physicians for the Environment and partner organizations support the 2030 coal phase-out but warn that the proposed Gas Regulations may encourage investment in inefficient natural gas technologies. They highlight significant health risks from hydraulic fracturing and the high climate-forcing potential of methane. The submission recommends lowering CO2 emission limits for new and medium-sized units, banning inefficient coal-to-gas boilers after 2029, and requiring offsets for emissions during emergency maintenance.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000162#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"The submitting organizations argue that climate change is the most significant public health challenge of the current generation, affecting air quality, water security, food supplies, and the prevalence of insect-borne diseases.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000162#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Hydraulic fracturing for natural gas extraction is linked to significant health and environmental harms; a 2018 review found that 69% of water quality studies showed contamination, 87% of air quality studies found significant pollutant emissions, and 84% of human health risk studies indicated harm.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"capeca-000162#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Methane emissions from the oil and gas sector pose a severe climate risk, with the IPCC estimating methane is 86 times more powerful as a climate forcer than CO2 over a 20-year period. 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In response to a company's application to close two plants in November 2017, the Ministry of Energy, Tourism and Agenda Digital drafted a Royal Decree to make such closures 'very cumbersome' based on energy price and security of supply.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ciel-000425#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Spain's greenhouse gas emissions profile is poor compared to other EU members. In 2015, Spanish emissions were 16.6% higher than the 1990 reference year, and the country is described as the EU member state where emissions have increased the most since 1990.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ciel-000425#insight-5","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Coal power plants are the dominant source of CO2 among Spain's combustion installations. 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These include the National Transitional Plan (PNT) allowing higher emissions until June 30, 2020, the Limited Useful Life Exception (EVUL) for plants committing to limited operating hours until December 31, 2023, and the Small Isolated Grid Exception (EPRA) valid until December 31, 2019.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"ciel-000477#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Spain's greenhouse gas emissions in 2015 were 16.6% higher than in 1990, making it the EU member state with the highest increase since 1990. 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Additionally, the industry is linked to 67,000 person-days of restricted activity for adults.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000705#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["petroleum industry","air pollution","methane","public health"],"geography_discussed":["Pittsburgh","Philadelphia"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["health impact assessment","policy recommendation"]},{"id":"catf-000707","url":"https://climateinsightsdirectory.org/document/catf-000707","title":"Health Risks in Tennessee from Oil and Gas Air Pollution","publisher":{"name":"Clean Air Task Force","organization":"clean-air-task-force"},"document_type":"fact sheet","language":"en","date_published":"2017-02","source_url":"https://cdn.catf.us/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/21094050/CATF_FactSheet_HealthEffects_TN.pdf","generator":"Climate Insights Directory","generated_fields":["summary","key_insights","climate_tags","geography_discussed","analysis_type"],"summary":{"text":"The document details how oil and gas emissions, including ozone smog and toxic air pollutants, contribute to thousands of childhood asthma attacks and restricted adult activity across Tennessee. It highlights that over 170 tons of hazardous air pollutants were emitted from nearly 16,000 sites in the state in 2011, affecting 357,000 residents and over 500 schools located within a half-mile of operations.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000707#summary","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},"key_insights":[{"text":"Ozone smog generated by the national oil and gas industry causes nearly 25,000 asthma attacks annually among children in Tennessee, with significant concentrations in the Nashville (almost 7,200), Memphis (over 4,700), and Knoxville (almost 2,600) areas.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000707#insight-1","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"Adults in Tennessee experience 52,000 person-days of restricted activity linked to breathing higher levels of ozone produced by the oil and gas industry.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000707#insight-2","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"In 2011, almost 16,000 oil and gas sites in Tennessee emitted more than 170 tons of hazardous toxic air pollutants, including acetaldehyde, formaldehyde, and benzene.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000707#insight-3","date_modified":"2026-10-23"},{"text":"A significant portion of the population and infrastructure is located in close proximity to oil and gas operations in Tennessee, including 357,000 people and over 500 schools living or located within a half-mile of active sites.","ai_generated":true,"unit":"catf-000707#insight-4","date_modified":"2026-10-23"}],"climate_tags":["methane","air pollution","public health","petroleum industry"],"geography_discussed":["Memphis","Knoxville","Nashville"],"frame_perspective":[],"analysis_type":["health impact assessment"]}]}