A city experiencing strong smog with a skyline alongside text that reads, "Federal clean energy rollbacks impact the health of communities across the United States. In 2035, rollbacks will contribute to 22,800 additional deaths annually compared to current policies and 10% higher annual PM2.5 concentration compared to current policies."

How does rolling back climate policies like the EPA's pollution limits impact public health?

CGS’s report found rollbacks can substantially worsen air quality and health, resulting in nearly 10% higher PM2.5 concentration & 22,800 deaths by 2035: go.umd.edu/ImpactsofFedClimateRollbacks

As someone who previously worked in a community-facing role to promote home electrification, these are very powerful findings. It's important to consider equity — and even make it the core — in our approach to navigating the electrification transition.

Air pollution continues to be a major threat to public health across the country, and it is only exacerbated in the heat (which the U.S. Midwest and East Coast are currently feeling the effects of). This new @ctrglobsust.bsky.social highlights the impacts of policy rollbacks on this moving forward