Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Guzman, Patricia Tarin-Carrasco, Maria Morales-Suarez-Varela, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: This study evaluates the relationship between dementia incidence in Europe and exposure to air pollution under current and future climate scenarios, projecting a significant increase in dementia rates due to climate change and aging population. However, the impact of climate change on dementia appears limited, as the increase in southern Europe is offset by a decrease in northern countries due to projected improvements in air quality from enhanced rainfall.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
John K. Pinnegar, Katell G. Hamon, Cornelia M. Kreiss, Andrzej Tabeau, Sandra Rybicki, Eleni Papathanasopoulou, Georg H. Engelhard, Tyler D. Eddy, Myron A. Peck
Summary: This paper introduces exploratory scenarios focusing on European aquaculture and fisheries, designed through stakeholder workshops with different future worlds outlined using the PESTEL framework. The flexibility of the basic architecture in various scales is demonstrated, urging the adoption of a similar scenarios framework based on SSPs for global cross-comparison and communication on potential bioeconomic impacts of climate change.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Vijendra Ingole, Asya Dimitrova, Jon Sampedro, Charfudin Sacoor, Sozinho Acacio, Sanjay Juvekar, Sudipto Roy, Paula Moraga, Xavier Basagana, Joan Ballester, Josep M. Anto, Cathryn Tonne
Summary: The study aimed to quantify the health impacts of PM2.5 under different greenhouse gas concentration scenarios in Mozambique, India, and Spain. Results showed significant differences in PM2.5 attributable burdens across SSP-RCP scenarios, with sensitivity of future burden dependent on assumptions about population changes.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Tarin-Carrasco, Ulas Im, Camilla Geels, Laura Palacios-Pena, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: The study estimates that the annual excess mortality rate from fine particulate matter in Europe will increase by 73% in the 2050s, mainly due to ischemic heart disease, despite a decrease in population according to UN estimates. This future increase in premature deaths is attributed to climate penalties and changes in population demographics, highlighting the urgent need for effective air quality control measures.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2021)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Shayak Sengupta, Thomas Spencer, Neshwin Rodrigues, Raghav Pachouri, Shubham Thakare, Peter J. Adams, Rahul Tongia, Ines M. L. Azevedo
Summary: Emission factors from Indian electricity generation show significant variability, influenced primarily by changes in demand. Coal generation is able to meet demand changes for the majority of the time, and future emission factors are expected to decrease but still vary across states. These estimates provide valuable insights for evaluating interventions such as electric vehicles, air conditioning, and energy efficiency.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
S. Coelho, S. Rafael, A. P. Fernandes, M. Lopes, D. Carvalho
Summary: In a changing climate, climate scenarios are crucial for air quality research and assessment. This study focuses on analyzing the implications of CMIP6 scenarios on air quality, specifically the high-priority scenarios of SSP2-4.5, SSP3-7.0, and SSP5-8.5 from the IPCC Sixth Assessment Report. The results reveal that there is no clear trend of greater or lesser severity between RCPs and SSPs similar scenarios, and the similarities or differences depend on the climate variable and its spatiotemporal location. Furthermore, the direct link between climate and air quality impacts is not feasible due to the narratives underlying SSPs, unlike RCPs which have a direct relationship between radiative forcing and climate impacts severity. SSP3-7.0 scenario shows similar climate impacts to SSP5-8.5, resulting in an overall increase in main air pollutant concentrations compared to a reference scenario. Future research will involve regional numerical modeling in different areas to further study air quality and health implications.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Miriam E. Marlier, Katherine Brenner, Jia Coco Liu, Loretta J. Mickley, Sierra Raby, Eric James, Ravan Ahmadov, Heather Riden
Summary: Wildfire activities in the western U.S. have become more frequent and severe in recent decades, leading to increased smoke PM2.5 emissions. Agricultural workers, due to their outdoor and physically demanding work, are particularly vulnerable to the harmful effects of wildfire smoke pollution. A study conducted in California quantifies the potential exposure of agricultural workers to past and future smoke PM2.5. The findings suggest that future increases in smoke PM2.5 concentrations could pose a significant threat to agricultural regions, with a substantial increase in worker exposure days projected under future climate conditions.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Kaiyue Zhou, Yu Zhao, Lin Zhang, Mengxiao Xi
Summary: This study utilized a combination of data models and algorithms to predict the dry deposition of NO2 and SO2 in mainland China from 2013 to 2018, finding a reduction in both gases during this period. The eastern regions exhibited higher levels of dry deposition, while the Tibet Plateau showed the greatest reduction.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Construction & Building Technology
Umberto Berardi, Shane Jones
Summary: This study investigates the use of air source heat pumps (ASHPs) in detached residential homes in cold climates. It assesses the reliability of ASHPs for heating in different climate zones across Canada and compares their energy use and greenhouse gas emission with gas furnaces. The study finds that ASHP systems are best suited for residential use in Vancouver due to the milder temperatures, while colder climates in Toronto and Quebec City may require supplementary heating and result in lower efficiency and higher GHG emissions.
ENERGY AND BUILDINGS
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jorge Garcia-Giron, Jani Heino, Lars Lonsmann Iversen, Aveliina Helm, Janne Alahuhta
Summary: The study reveals different geographical patterns of rare species diversity in Europe and North America, with hotspots of rarity concentrated in mountainous regions and climatically rare and stable areas. A few variables, such as current climate and human footprint, can accurately predict the location of continental centers of rare species diversity.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katell G. Hamon, Cornelia M. Kreiss, John K. Pinnegar, Heleen Bartelings, Jurgen Batsleer, Ignacio A. Catalan, Dimitrios Damalas, Jan-Jaap Poos, Sandra Rybicki, Sevrine F. Sailley, Vasiliki Sgardeli, Myron A. Peck
Summary: Climate change is expected to have direct consequences on European marine ecosystems and fisheries, with future developments in the fishing industry being impacted by various socio-economic and political factors. Robust modeling of the bioeconomic consequences of climate change on the European fishing sector must consider these factors and their potential interactions. The study used four socio-political scenarios developed in the EU project CERES and applied them to model projections of marine wild capture fisheries, emphasizing the importance of fuel and fish price development in the viability of fisheries.
FRONTIERS IN MARINE SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Sally Jahn, Elke Hertig
Summary: The study focuses on analyzing o-t-events across the European domain, modeling and projecting present and future occurrences while considering regional differences. By dividing the European domain into six o-t-regions with similar characteristics, the study aims to assess potential frequency shifts of o-t-events until the end of the 21st century, with substantial increases projected across all central European regions.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Steven T. Turnock, Robert Allen, Alex T. Archibald, Mohit Dalvi, Gerd Folberth, Paul T. Griffiths, James Keeble, Eddy Robertson, Fiona M. O'Connor
Summary: This study assesses the combined impacts of future mitigation measures on air quality and climate, revealing that strong mitigation measures applied to all near-term climate forcers (NTCFs) are necessary to achieve co-benefits. Only mitigating aerosol components benefits air quality but has detrimental impacts on climate, and there are important non-linearities and interactions between NTCFs.
Article
Economics
Klara Zwickl, Simon Sturn, James K. Boyce
Summary: The study found that reducing carbon emissions not only benefits global climate but also improves local air quality by reducing emissions of hazardous co-pollutants. Based on data, the reduction in carbon emissions has a significant impact on the emissions of three co-pollutants, particularly in the energy production sector.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Johan Ekland, David Olsson, Bertil Forsberg, Camilla Andersson, Hans Orru
Summary: Recent studies have shown a link between maternal exposure to air pollution, particularly ozone, and an increased risk of preterm birth. About 7.1% of preterm births in 30 European countries in 2010 were estimated to be attributable to maternal ozone exposure, with a projected 30% decrease in ozone-related preterm births by 2050 due to decreased precursor emissions. Despite this decrease, climate change may still lead to a slight increase in ozone-related preterm births in Central and Southern Europe by 2050.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LETTERS
(2021)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
J. J. Gomez-Navarro, C. C. Raible, J. A. Garcia-Valero, M. Messmer, J. P. Montavez, O. Martius
Summary: This study presents a new strategy for constraining extreme precipitation events based on a combination of statistical and dynamical downscaling. The results show that this strategy is suitable for precipitation extremes in the upper Aare catchment, Switzerland, although there are some limitations in identifying extreme events in summer and underestimating the sensitivity of extreme events to climate change.
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Eva Morales, Maria Alcantara-Lopez, Juan Cabezas-Herrera, Teresa de Diego, Trinidad Hernandez-Caselles, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Elvira Larque, Concepcion Lopez-Soler, Carmen Martinez-Gracia, Antonela Martinez-Torres, Elena Martin-Orozco, Jaime Mendiola, Anibal Nieto-Diaz, Jose A. Noguera, Virginia Perez-Fernandez, M. Teresa Prieto-Sanchez, Carme Salvador-Garcia, Manuel Sanchez-Solis, Marina Santaella-Pascual, Rosa A. Sola-Martinez, Alberto Torres-Cantero, Genoveva Yague-Guirao, Matilde Zornoza-Moreno, Luis Garcia-Marcos
Summary: The NELA cohort study aims to unravel the developmental origins of asthma by investigating the impact of maternal obesity, nutrition, air pollution, endocrine disruptors, and maternal psychological stress on asthma susceptibility, using biological samples to assess potential mechanisms.
PAEDIATRIC AND PERINATAL EPIDEMIOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Allergy
Azahara M. Garcia-Serna, Elena Martin-Orozco, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Trinidad Hernandez-Caselles, Virginia Perez-Fernandez, Esther Cantero-Cano, Maria Munoz-Garcia, Maria Dolores Molina-Ruano, Encarna Rojo-Atenza, Luis Garcia-Marcos, Eva Morales
Summary: This study found that gestational exposure to traffic-related air pollutants may increase the detection rate of pro-inflammatory, Th2-related, and T regulatory cytokines in newborns, which may influence their immune system responses later in life.
PEDIATRIC ALLERGY AND IMMUNOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Enrique Pravia-Sarabia, Amar Halifa-Marin, Juan Jose Gomez-Navarro, Laura Palacios-Pena, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Juan Pedro Montavez
Summary: The study investigates the role of marine aerosols in extreme precipitation events in near-maritime locations, focusing on a specific event in Southern Spain in 2009. By simulating the event with different aerosol configurations, it is found that including prognostic aerosol concentrations improves the model's skill in reproducing extreme rainfall. Interactive aerosol simulations increase windward precipitation and decrease leeward rainfall, amplifying spatial variability along the moisture flux direction.
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Correction
Meteorology & Atmospheric Sciences
Enrique Pravia-Sarabia, Amar Halifa-Marin, Juan Jose Gomez-Navarro, Laura Palacios-Pena, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Juan Pedro Montavez
ATMOSPHERIC RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Guzman, Patricia Tarin-Carrasco, Maria Morales-Suarez-Varela, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: This study evaluates the relationship between dementia incidence in Europe and exposure to air pollution under current and future climate scenarios, projecting a significant increase in dementia rates due to climate change and aging population. However, the impact of climate change on dementia appears limited, as the increase in southern Europe is offset by a decrease in northern countries due to projected improvements in air quality from enhanced rainfall.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: The Iberian Peninsula experiences frequent exceedances of air pollution thresholds and limits, and this study assesses the impact of different emission sectors on air pollution levels. Sensitivity analysis suggests significant reductions in precursor emissions are needed to improve air quality.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Enrique Pravia-Sarabia, Juan Pedro Montavez, Amar Halifa-Marin, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Juan Jose Gomez-Navarro
Summary: This study analyzes the role of aerosol concentration in the development of precipitation in a mixed phase system and the impact of different aerosol concentrations on precipitation type and amount. The results show that fixed aerosol concentrations alter the distribution of precipitation types, while interactive aerosol calculation leads to different precipitation patterns due to spatial and temporal variability in aerosol distribution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Gines Garnes-Morales, Juan Pedro Montavez, Amar Halifa-Marin, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: This study aims to assess the significant impact of simulations with interactive aerosols on atmospheric dynamics over Europe during winter compared to conventional regional climate models with prescribed aerosols. The results show significant differences in two predominant weather patterns and demonstrate the impact of aerosols on different circulation types and aerosol concentrations.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Francisco Sanchez-Soberon, Gabriel F. Pantuzza, Madalena Fernandes, Vera Homem, Arminda Alves, Milton Fontes, Magda Andre, Joana Cunha, Nuno Ratola
Summary: This study aims to investigate the fate of volatile methylsiloxanes (VMSs) in a wastewater treatment plant (WWTP) in Aveiro, Portugal. Samples of wastewater, sludge, biogas, and air were collected and analyzed to determine the concentrations and profiles of VMSs. The results showed that 81% of the total mass of VMSs was reduced during the treatment process, with the primary decanter and secondary treatment accounting for the highest decrease.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Amar Halifa-Marin, Miguel A. Torres-Vazquez, Enrique Pravia-Sarabia, Marc Lemus-Canovas, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero, Juan Pedro Montavez
Summary: This study assesses the potential impact of winter precipitation deficit on water resource variability in Spain. The results show that a decrease in winter water inflows is always related to a reduction in precipitation. However, the decline in precipitation cannot solely be attributed to the behavior of the North Atlantic Oscillation index. Instead, the intensification of drought conditions and forest extension play significant roles in explaining the decrease in water inflows.
HYDROLOGY AND EARTH SYSTEM SCIENCES
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Patricia Tarin-Carrasco, Ulas Im, Camilla Geels, Laura Palacios-Pena, Pedro Jimenez-Guerrero
Summary: European air quality has worsened due to increased anthropogenic emissions, resulting in significant impacts on human health. This study estimates the annual excess premature deaths caused by PM2.5 and investigates the effects of climate, population, and mitigation measures. The results show that PM2.5 is responsible for nearly 895,000 annual premature deaths, with climate change and population growth exacerbating the issue. Mitigation policies can significantly reduce premature mortality.
ATMOSPHERIC CHEMISTRY AND PHYSICS
(2022)