Transport, Air Pollution and Climate Change: Two Sides of the Same Coin

Abstract

Transport emissions are the principal driver of climate warming in many countries and shifting to clean non-fossil fuels and green electricity propulsion will also eliminate impacts on air quality. So, meeting the Paris Agreement goals and fighting transport air pollution are complementary. The transition can’t happen overnight, but many air pollution cuts can be readily implemented and will reduce fuel burn and help close the cost gap to decarbonize. The challenge at COP26 is a dual one.