Africa: African Countries Could Save Billions By Cutting Air Pollution and Greenhouse Gases At the Same Time

AllAfrica · 19 Oct 2026

[The Conversation Africa] Lowering air pollution in Africa has many economic benefits, according to new research by environmental scientists Chris Malley, Kevin Hicks and Caroline Sawe. They reflect on two reports that set out the practical ways that African countries can cut air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions at the same time, while saving billions through lower healthcare costs, fewer days lost to illness and greater productivity.