Based on their analysis, they concluded that wind power associated with state-level policies generally improved air quality, resulting in approximately $2 billion in health benefits (through cost savings) across the US."Prioritizing health is a great way to maximize benefits in a widespread way across the US, which is a very positive thing," said MIT professor and study co-author Noelle Selin.Scenarios in which plants were curtailed in favor of wind energy were adjusted in three ways: To turn down plants that produce the most sulfur dioxide, those that produce the most carbon dioxide, and those that were generally considered "the most health-damaging."Unfortunately, low-income and minority communities didn't benefit as much; just like in the original data that showed only 30 percent of health benefits reaching disadvantaged communities, discrepancies remained.- US Department of the Interior seeks $1b single-vendor cloud contract- Hardware makers criticized for eco double standards- NASA AI shows slashing sulfur in shipping fuel cut air pollution at sea- Save the whales – with, uh, artificial intelligence?"