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  • National energy system models lack the spatial resolution to assess localized climate policy impacts.
  • Understanding climate policy effects on vulnerable populations requires higher resolution analysis.
  • Air pollution disproportionately affects specific racial groups, necessitating targeted policy evaluation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To link energy system and integrated assessment models for county-level air pollution analysis.
  • To simulate the impacts of diverse climate policies on emissions and exposure disparities.
  • To evaluate policies based on their effectiveness in reducing air pollution exposure across racial groups.

Main Methods:

  • Coupling an energy system optimization model with an integrated assessment model.
  • Utilizing an emission downscaling algorithm to translate regional emissions to the U.S. county level.
  • Simulating six policy scenarios, including net-zero targets and specific policy instruments (clean electricity standard, ICE vehicle ban, carbon tax).

Main Results:

  • All simulated policies reduced air pollution (NOx, SO2, PM2.5) emissions and exposure.
  • Persistent racial disparities in exposure were observed until at least 2040, particularly for Black non-Hispanic Americans.
  • Significant reductions in mortality are achievable through timely policy implementation.

Conclusions:

  • County-level analysis is essential for assessing the distributional impacts of climate policies.
  • Even with aggressive climate action, addressing persistent air pollution disparities requires focused strategies.
  • Prioritizing near-term climate policy implementation can yield substantial public health benefits and save thousands of lives.