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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10717-2024
https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-24-10717-2024
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25 Sep 2024
Research article |  | 25 Sep 2024

The co-benefits of a low-carbon future for PM2.5 and O3 air pollution in Europe

Connor J. Clayton, Daniel R. Marsh, Steven T. Turnock, Ailish M. Graham, Kirsty J. Pringle, Carly L. Reddington, Rajesh Kumar, and James B. McQuaid

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We demonstrate that strong climate mitigation could improve air quality in Europe; however, less ambitious mitigation does not result in these co-benefits. We use a high-resolution atmospheric chemistry model. This allows us to demonstrate how this varies across European countries and analyse the underlying chemistry. This may help policy-facing researchers understand which sectors and regions need to be prioritised to achieve strong air quality co-benefits of climate mitigation.
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