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Energy subsidies: Lessons learned in assessing their impact and designing policy reforms
… concerns, particularly climate change and local pollution. In some cases, governments subsidise these … supply and consumption, including local and regional air pollution and CO2 emissions. By encouraging over- … and electricity in poor countries can also reduce indoor air pollution, if they encourage a shift away from …
Energy, Ecosystems and livelihoods: Understanding linkages in the face of climate change impacts
… converted—can be a source of domestic energy and reduce pollution and greenhouse gas emissions. Collected effluent is … medicines. Alternative energy sources for cooking reduce air particulates and associated respiratory problems. Social … soils, which are continuing to deteriorate as a result. Air pollutants also cause lung disease and asthma, impair …
Implementing Sustainable Bioenergy Production. A Compilation of Tools and Approaches
… and for regulation of natural resources such as water and air. Governments also tend to control protected areas, … and Approaches • Health issues such as urban and indoor air pollution concerns • Equity issues such as land rights, …