Global Briefing: Study calculates medical investment could help prevent 6.5 million deaths from climate-related diseases

James Murray
clock • 8 min read
Global Briefing: Study calculates medical investment could help prevent 6.5 million deaths from climate-related diseases

World Economic Forum report makes the case for increased investment in medical systems, as a new partnership looks to boost carbon markets in the Middle East and China's coal emissions tick upwards

A new report released today has calculated that an investment of $65bn in vaccines, medicines, medical devices, and health technology could save up to 6.5 million lives, reduce global economic losses by...

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