Improved Air (IMAGE) Columbia Climate School Caption Projected changes in China's premature deaths from ozone pollution, 2015-2050. Left, effects of a 'status quo' strategy, where climate change and rising pollution cause premature deaths to increase in urban areas. Right, how many lives could be spared if the government adopts an aggressive emissions-reduction strategy. Credit Westervelt et al., 2019 Usage Restrictions Credit must be given License Licensed content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.