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. 2021 Apr 21;9:613517. doi: 10.3389/fpubh.2021.613517

Table 2.

Energy scenarios' emissions reductions, premature deaths avoided, and costs compared to Business-as-usual (BAU).

Scenario BAU 1 2 3 4 5
Coal-fired power plant emissions reductions in 2030 0% 100%, replaced by renewables 100%, replaced by natural gas 32%, replaced by renewables 32%, replaced by natural gas 32% using emission control technology
Premature deaths avoided 0 24,220 17,137 9,281 8,693 4,906
Emission control costs compared to BAU (Million Euros/Year) −27,688 −27,688 −8,860 −8,860 13,541