HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP
Summary
The document presents a vision of a healthy, fossil-free society achieved through an energy transition. It highlights improvements in public health, such as reduced respiratory diseases and lower heat stress, alongside the creation of decent jobs in renewables and the implementation of zero-carbon infrastructure. Key focus areas include the development of healthy cities with active transport and nature-based cooling, and expanding clean energy access to improve healthcare, education, and household hygiene.
Key insights
- The transition to a fossil-free economy is linked to significant health improvements, including the reduction of asthma, lung diseases, and respiratory mortality, as well as decreased heat stress and improved mental health.
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- APA
- Global Climate and Health Alliance (n.d.). HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP.pdf
- Chicago
- Global Climate and Health Alliance. HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP. n.d. https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP.pdf.
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- {{cite report |author=Global Climate and Health Alliance |title=HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP |url=https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP.pdf |access-date=17 August 2026 |via=Climate Insights Directory}}
- BibTeX
- @techreport{globalclimateandhealthalliancendhcnhealthyfossilfreesocietyinfographicsp, author = {{Global Climate and Health Alliance}}, title = {{HCN\_Healthy\_Fossil\_Free\_Society\_Infographic\_SP}}, institution = {Global Climate and Health Alliance}, url = {https://climateandhealthalliance.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/02/HCN_Healthy_Fossil_Free_Society_Infographic_SP.pdf}, urldate = {2026-08-17}, note = {Indexed by Climate Insights Directory} }
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