China, California proper examples in climate fight

(FILES) High rise buildings at central business district are seen on a severely polluted day in Beijing on April 12, 2023. (Photo by Jade Gao/ AFP)

SAN FRANCISCO: Addressing climate change and air pollution simultaneously delivers significant public health benefits, a new study has found, and California and China, with their ambitious policies and innovative approaches, offer exemplary models for the world to follow.

California, a pioneer in integrating public health into its air and climate policies, serves as a model for incorporating measurable public health indicators into policy and establishing robust monitoring networks, according to a report by the California-China Climate Institute.