Tackling air pollution in dense urban areas
The case of Santiago, Chile
Reducing air pollution is a major policy challenge, especially in densely populated
urban areas where human exposure to emissions is considerable. This paper develops
and examines a series of scenarios for the evolution of transport-related emissions
in the area of Santiago, Chile. The analysis suggests that ramping up efforts to electrify
the bus fleet may eliminate 25% of the CO2 and at least 10% of the remaining air pollutant
emissions in 2050. These figures increase to 45% and 30%, respectively, if rapid electrification
is accompanied by tax schemes. The paper highlights the potential synergies of policies
curbing climate change and tacking air pollution from the viewpoint of urban transport.
Published on June 16, 2022
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