Search Climate Insights Directory

The report evaluates the human health impacts of reducing sulphur in marine fuels, comparing a 'no action' scenario with two control options: a 0.1% sulphur limit within 200 nautical miles of coastlines and a global 0.5% sulphur limit. It estimates that these controls could reduce global premature mortality from international shipping by 50-60% by 2012, saving between 41,500 and 50,000 lives annually. Using US EPA cost methodology, the Friends of the Earth International (FOEI) values these societal benefits at approximately $225 to $275 billion per year.

The document presents a character study of a 28-year-old transgender female living in a shanty, designed for a group discussion on disaster management. It highlights how social discrimination, lack of literacy, and precarious housing exacerbate the impacts of floods, including health risks from drain water, food insecurity due to price hikes, and exclusion from public gatherings and official aid.