A number of studies have explored the opportunities available to improve health and well - being as a
result of adapting to climate change, 273 with many recent publications illustrating the
benefit of reduced air pollution.2, 271,288,299,300,301,302 Additionally, some studies have looked at the co-benefits to climate change and health of applying innovative urban design practices which reduce energy consumption and pollution while increasing public health, 99,272,303,304 decrease vulnerability of communities to extreme events263, 264,303 and reduce the disparity between different
societal groups.249, 305,306,307,308