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Reducing black carbon emissions in South Asia: low cost opportunities

Reducing black carbon emissions in South Asia: low cost opportunities

This report by USEPA identifies and evaluates the low cost and high-impact opportunities to reduce black carbon emissions in South Asia in the industrial, transportation and residential sectors.

US EPA conducted a study to identify and evaluate low cost and high-impact opportunities to reduce black carbon emissions in South Asia. With a goal of informing those interested in immediate and effective actions, the report provides: examples of low-cost, high impact opportunities to reduce black carbon emissions in South Asia; a wealth of information and resources on reducing black carbon emissions in South Asia in the industrial, transportation and residential sectors; and a literature review synthesizing available literature on black carbon emissions and low cost mitigation options in South Asia.

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