1.Tomoakai Nakaishi（Graduate School of Economics / Doctoral Course）

Potential of Premature Death Mitigation through Efficiency Improvements in Coal Power Plants in China

To effectively mitigate the number of premature deaths due to PM2.5 emissions from coal power plants in China, it is important not only to estimate the current number of premature deaths, but to estimate the potential for mitigating premature deaths. This study proposed a new integrated research framework that combines data envelopment analysis, chemical transport simulation, and health impact assessment to estimate the potential of premature death mitigation. Our empirical analysis revealed that there was significant premature death mitigation potential around Chengdu City, and that priority should be given to improving the environmental efficiency of power plants in this area.