Phasing out coal plants early can prevent over 14.5m deaths: German study

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In northern Chennai's Ennore region, a large thermal power plant cluster towers over a few neighbourhoods with largely working-class residents.

In northern Chennai's Ennore region, a large thermal power plant cluster towers over a few neighbourhoods with largely working-class residents.

Environmental and social activist Nityanand Jayaraman said:"Tamil Nadu's best athletes come from North Chennai." The think-tank NewClimate Institute said in its report:"These micro-particles can cross the lung barrier and enter the blood system, negatively impacting the cardiovascular system and also directly causing respiratory illnesses."

Coal-fired power plants expel ultra-fine PM2.5 particles - which can reach deep into the lungs - and other toxic gases. PHOTO: AFP

 

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