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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Changsheng Meng, Quan Tang, Zhenhua Yang, Haiyan Cheng, Zhigang Li, Kailin Li
Summary: This paper discusses the mechanisms and pathways of collaborative governance regarding air pollution in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei(BTH) region, finding that government subject behavior has the greatest influence on environmental governance integration. It calls for addressing air pollution issues from the perspective of collaborative governance to promote coordinated development of the economy and environment.
ENVIRONMENTAL TECHNOLOGY & INNOVATION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Meng Xu, Zhongfeng Qin, Shaohui Zhang, Yang Xie
Summary: The Blue Sky Protection Campaign has been effective in reducing PM2.5 related health issues and premature deaths in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region. By reducing PM2.5 concentration, there are significant benefits in terms of reduced work time loss, health expenditures, and economic loss. The economic benefits far exceed the policy costs, indicating the campaign's positive impact on health and economy.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLLUTION
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Shaohui Zhang, Yang Xie, Meng Xu
Summary: The Chinese government has implemented air pollution control measures in the residential combustion sector, with a focus on the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei area. The implementation of a coal-switch policy has resulted in reduced emissions and improved air quality. This has led to significant health and economic benefits, with a positive cost-benefit ratio. The study provides valuable insights for future environmental and health risk management in other Chinese cities.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jingyuan Cao, Xionghui Qiu, Lin Peng, Jian Gao, Fangyuan Wang, Xiao Yan
Summary: This study investigated the impact of different air pollution control measures on air quality in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region from 2013 to 2017. The results showed that PM2.5 concentrations decreased in each province due to emission reductions, with local emissions being the main contributors. Changes in meteorological conditions also had an effect on PM2.5 concentrations. The estimated premature deaths attributable to PM2.5 exposure decreased by approximately 3000 in the region during the study period.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xin Li, Hongyan Zhao, Tao Xue, Guannan Geng, Yixuan Zheng, Meng Li, Bo Zheng, Haiyan Li, Qiang Zhang
Summary: The study indicates that PM2.5 pollution in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is mainly driven by consumption, with only 46% of premature deaths attributed to local consumption, while other domestic regions and international exports accounted for 25%, and atmospheric transport contributed 29% of total deaths.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Meng Xu, Zhongfeng Qin, Shaohui Zhang
Summary: The Blue Sky Protection Campaign in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region is expected to reduce energy consumption and air pollution, with Hebei benefiting the most from pollution abatement, while Beijing and Tianjin will see reductions in PM2.5 concentrations.
JOURNAL OF CLEANER PRODUCTION
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Asma Mirzaei, Hannaneh Tahriri, Babak Khorsandi
Summary: The city of Tehran is experiencing severe air pollution, specifically due to high levels of PM2.5. Estimations using AirQ+ and BenMAP-CE software tools show that reducing PM2.5 concentration to WHO guideline levels could result in significant health benefits, particularly in reducing premature deaths from various causes such as ischemic heart disease and lung cancer. The study highlights the importance of implementing mitigation strategies to reduce air pollution levels in Tehran.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Nan Zhao, Hussien Elshareef, Bowen Li, Baoming Wang, Zhuangzhuang Jia, Ling Zhou, Yong Liu, Muhammad Sultan, Renjie Dong, Yuguang Zhou
Summary: The Chinese government made significant efforts to reduce air pollutants between 2015 and 2018, including monitoring air quality, adjusting energy structures, and reducing pollutant emissions from various sectors. Investments were made in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region and surrounding areas, resulting in a decrease in PM2.5, PM10, SO2, and NO2 concentrations. These improvements in air quality led to a reduction in premature deaths, work time loss, and economic losses.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Lichao Yang, Wansuo Duan, Zifa Wang, Wenyi Yang
Summary: By identifying sensitive areas using the CNOP approach, deploying additional observations in these areas can greatly improve the forecasting skill of PM2.5, providing theoretical guidance for practical field observations.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Xiaoqing Ma, Zhicong Yin, Bufan Cao, Huijun Wang
Summary: Co-occurrence of O3 and PM2.5 pollution is frequently observed in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (BTH) region. Compound harms occur during CP days with high concentrations of both PM2.5 and O3. The joint effects of the Rossby wave train and environmental conditions contribute significantly to CP days occurrence in BTH. Reduction in PM2.5 emissions has resulted in a decline of CP days, while stricter control of O3 is necessary.
SCIENCE CHINA-EARTH SCIENCES
(2023)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Dongsheng Chen, Xin Jin, Xinyi Fu, Lin Xia, Xiurui Guo, Jianlei Lang, Ying Zhou, Wei Wei
Summary: Air pollution poses a significant challenge to sustainable development, with aerosols playing a crucial role. The inter-annual variation in meteorological conditions strongly influences aerosol concentrations and inter-city transport. Considering meteorological changes is vital in formulating pollution control strategies.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yuehan Luo, Tianliang Zhao, Yuanjian Yang, Lian Zong, Kanike Raghavendra Kumar, Hong Wang, Kai Meng, Lei Zhang, Shuo Lu, Yushan Xin
Summary: This article studies the seasonal changes in combined air pollution (CAP) and the effects of chemical and meteorological factors in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region of China. The research shows a declining trend in interannual variations in CAP over recent years, with CAP peaks shifting from summer to early spring. Meteorological factors play an important role in CAP, with the frequency of key synoptic circulation patterns increasing annually during the spring season. This results in seasonal changes in CAP in the atmospheric environment of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Ecology
Huibin Du, Huiwen Liu, Zengkai Zhang
Summary: This study examines the air pollutants and economic benefits in consumption in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region using a city-level input-output table. The results show an unequal exchange of air pollution and economic benefits between different cities, providing evidence for the establishment of compensation mechanisms.
ECOLOGICAL ECONOMICS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ruirui Si, Jinyuan Xin, Wenyu Zhang, Tianxue Wen, Shihong Li, Yining Ma, Xinrui Wu, Yukun Cao, Xiaojuan Xu, Hairong Tang, Jing Xu, Xingru Li, Yuesi Wang, Fangkun Wu
Summary: The establishment of a coal banning area in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region of China in 2017 significantly reduced atmospheric pollution, particularly PM2.5 and total element concentrations. Coal consumption and industry were the main sources of these elements, with significant reductions observed after the implementation of the coal banning policy, resulting in decreased health risks.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yunqian Chen, Zheng Ran, Ya-nan Wang, Xiaoping Liu, Pu Yang, Kun Han, Xiaoge Yin, Chao Zou, Rui Wu, Hongjun Mao, Taosheng Jin
Summary: Traffic emissions in downtown Tianjin, China contribute to ambient air pollution and have detrimental health effects. This study investigated the reduction of traffic emissions and assessed its health benefits using vehicle emission inventory, air quality modeling, and health impact assessment. The results showed a decline in PM2.5 and CO concentrations from 2015 to 2019, leading to a decrease in cumulative deaths from cardiovascular and respiratory disease. The integrated framework used in this study can be used for further research on the health effects of air quality improvement.
AIR QUALITY ATMOSPHERE AND HEALTH
(2023)