Article
Environmental Sciences
Shobha Kondragunta, Zigang Wei, Hai Zhang, Hongqing Liu, Istvan Laszlo, Bin Zhang, Changyong Cao, Pubu Ciren
Summary: This study investigated the impact of COVID-19 lockdowns on satellite aerosol optical depth (AOD), finding that AOD decreased in cities with reductions in NO2 emissions from the transportation sector, and increased in Taiwan where economic stimulus was used as a strategy. The analysis suggests that targeted reductions in NOx and volatile organic compound emissions from the transportation sector can improve AOD, and transitioning vehicles to electricity can achieve substantial improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2023)
Article
Engineering, Civil
Jeff Gooch, Ian Hamilton, Bonnie Polin, Riana Tanzen, Tal Cohen
Summary: This study conducted a systemic safety analysis of severe midblock pedestrian crashes in Massachusetts to identify risk factors for pedestrian safety issues. The results showed consistent risk factors across different types of roadways such as number of lanes, traffic volume, population density, commute behaviors, employment density, and measures of equity. The Massachusetts Department of Transportation will use these findings to prioritize sites for midblock pedestrian safety improvements.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH RECORD
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Borja del Pozo Cruz, Timothy B. Hartwig, Taren Sanders, Michael Noetel, Philip Parker, Devan Antczak, Jane Lee, David R. Lubans, Adrian Bauman, Ester Cerin, Chris Lonsdale
Summary: The study found that the impact of Australian bushfires on children's physical activity was minimal, with a significant drop only observed when air quality deteriorated to high levels. Public health agencies should reassess the effectiveness of health messages during bushfires.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Thermodynamics
Federico Miretti, Daniela Misul, Giulio Gennaro, Antonio Ferrari
Summary: This paper evaluates the potential impact on air quality of hybridizing the diesel-powered waterbuses in Venice and finds that both hybrid architectures have high emission-reducing potential, with the series hybrid offering the greatest benefits.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mihaela Simionescu, Magdalena Radulescu, Javier Cifuentes-Faura
Summary: The objective of this paper is to assess the impact of economic growth and electricity prices for non-household consumers on pollution. The empirical findings reveal the U pattern for energy industry and inverted U pattern for manufacturing in the period 2007-2021 in the EU countries from Central and Eastern Europe. Renewable energy consumption reduces the CO2 and GHG emissions in energy industry. FDI and electricity prices determine the reduction in GHG and CO2 emissions in both sectors. These results provide a basis for policy recommendations.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ge Chen, Yinglin Wu, Zhengmin (Min) Qian, Xiaojie Wang, Steven W. Howard, Stephen Edward McMillin, Hualiang Lin, Zengliang Ruan, Zilong Zhang
Summary: This study found that fine particulate matter pollution and physical activity were associated with the risk of conjunctivitis. High levels of physical activity were associated with a lower risk of conjunctivitis, while every 1 μg/m³ increase in PM2.5 was associated with a 16% higher risk of conjunctivitis. The results suggest that the benefits of physical activity remain regardless of exposure to air pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Psychology, Clinical
Ryan E. Rhodes, Alexander Lithopoulos
Summary: The study aimed to develop a reliable instrument for measuring behavioral regulation in physical activity and test its predictive validity and capacity to mediate the intention-PA relationship. Through various tests, the research team developed a measurement tool for behavioral regulation in physical activity with four dimensions, which predicted physical activity behavior and mediated the relationship between intention and physical activity.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bruna Marmett, Roseana Boek Carvalho, Gedaias Noronha da Silva, Gilson Pires Dorneles, Pedro Roosevelt Torres Romao, Ramiro Barcos Nunes, Claudia Ramos Rhoden
Summary: Exposure to traffic-related air pollutants, such as NO2 and O3, can have detrimental health effects and is a major global public health issue. Exercising in polluted environments may be harmful to health and impede exercise training adaptations. This study aimed to investigate the effects of physical activity and O3 exposure on redox status, inflammatory markers, stress response, and pulmonary toxicity in young, healthy individuals. The results showed that physical activity was associated with higher O3 exposure, but not with age or markers of body composition. Individuals with high physical fitness and lower O3 exposure had better antioxidant defense, lower inflammation, and reduced pulmonary toxicity.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Carver J. Coleman, Ray A. Yeager, Zachari A. Pond, Daniel W. Riggs, Aruni Bhatnagar, C. Arden Pope
Summary: This study evaluates the associations between greenness, air pollution, physical activity and mortality risk. It finds that air pollution and physical inactivity are strongly associated with mortality risk, while greenness has a smaller impact. The protective effect of greenness is the strongest for highly active individuals, while more physically active individuals may have a higher risk from air pollution.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Sanying Peng, Ahmad Tajuddin Othman, Ahmad Zamri Khairani, Zhuang Zhou, Xiaogang Zhou, Fang Yuan, Jinghong Liang
Summary: Implementation intentions (II) have been proven effective in promoting physical activity (PA) among various populations. However, there is limited research on the efficacy of II interventions among university students. This meta-analysis examined 12 studies involving 1916 participants and found that II interventions significantly increased PA among university students.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Zhi-Hao Li, Wei-Qi Song, Cheng-Shen Qiu, Hong-Min Li, Xu-Lian Tang, Dong Shen, Pei-Dong Zhang, Xi-Ru Zhang, Jiao-Jiao Ren, Jian Gao, Wen-Fang Zhong, Dan Liu, Pei-Liang Chen, Qing-Mei Huang, Xiao-Meng Wang, Fang-Fei You, Qi Fu, Chuan Li, Jia-Xuan Xiang, Zi-Ting Chen, Chen Mao
Summary: Both air pollution and physical inactivity contribute to the increased risk of chronic kidney disease (CKD). Higher exposure to air pollutants during exercise can further amplify the detrimental effects of air pollution. This study analyzed data from nearly 368,000 participants and found that high levels of air pollutants (PM2.5, PM10, NO2, and NOX) increased the risk of CKD, while moderate and high physical activity reduced the risk. The findings suggest that increasing physical activity may help prevent CKD regardless of air pollution levels.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Luisa V. Giles, Michael S. Koehle, Brian E. Saelens, Hind Sbihi, Chris Carlsten
Summary: Personalized approaches targeting intrinsic personal elements have the potential to enhance individuals' likelihood and ability to participate in physical activity, although at present non-personalized approaches may be more common. This highlights the importance of considering the physical environment in promoting physical activity and providing tailored support to individuals or groups.
ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Mingyu Yang, Lin Chen, Goodluck Msigwa, Kuok Ho Daniel Tang, Pow-Seng Yap
Summary: The impacts of COVID-19 on global environmental pollution have shown both positive and negative effects. Lockdowns and travel restrictions have reduced air and water pollution, while soil contamination has worsened. Carbon emissions have decreased due to reduced travel and energy usage. Post-COVID-19 sustainable strategies involve adopting new technologies and implementing comprehensive waste management measures.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Review
Computer Science, Hardware & Architecture
Debabrata Bej, Nilanjan Chattaraj
Summary: Vehicle tailpipe emission is a major contributor to air pollution and poses serious health risks. Lack of public awareness and limitations of conventional testing approaches have led to a gradual increase in this issue. Cyber-physical system (CPS) can be used to address the problem by discovering new knowledge across multiple sensing domains and utilizing intelligence effectively.
MICROPROCESSORS AND MICROSYSTEMS
(2023)
Article
Multidisciplinary Sciences
Melanie S. Hammer, Aaron van Donkelaar, Randall V. Martin, Erin E. McDuffie, Alexei Lyapustin, Andrew M. Sayer, N. Christina Hsu, Robert C. Levy, Michael J. Garay, Olga V. Kalashnikova, Ralph A. Kahn
Summary: The study examines the effects of lockdown measures on PM2.5 concentrations during the COVID-19 pandemic, finding significant reductions in China and slight changes in Europe and North America. These changes are attributed to a combination of meteorological conditions and emission reductions, primarily from transportation sources. Regional differences in the sensitivity of PM2.5 to emission sources are demonstrated in this work.
