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We urgently need to transform to a low carbon society, yet our progress is painfully slow, in part because there is widespread public concern that this will require sacrifice and high costs. But this need not be the case. Many carbon reduction policies provide a range of additional benefits, from reduced air pollution and increased energy security to financial savings and healthier lifestyles, that can offset the costs of climate action. This book maps out the links between low carbon policies and their co-benefits, and shows how low carbon policies can lead to cleaner air and water

The benefits to low carbon policies can extend beyond the multiple environmental benefits to bring cost savings, social and economic benefits and more efficient use of resources. Through rigorous analysis of the facts, the author presents innovative recommendations for policy-makers and all those with an interest in making a healthier, happier society. The threat of climate change can provoke an escape from fossil fuel dependency, and make the transition to a cleaner, safer, more sustainable future.