Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Siting Wang, Yongming Zhang, Xia Li, Jinhua Zhao, Naijian Zhang, Yuming Guo, Jiageng Chen, Yuanyuan Liu, Zhuang Cui, Yuanjun Lyu, Jing Gao, Changping Li, Wenyi Zhang, Jun Ma
Summary: This study aimed to investigate the association between short-term exposure to six pollutants and non-accidental mortality in Beijing. The results showed a link between air pollutants, particularly gaseous pollutants, and non-accidental mortality. The study emphasized the need to control gaseous pollution and prioritize the health protection of vulnerable groups.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Huan Zhou, Hong Geng, Chuan Dong, Tao Bai
Summary: The study revealed significant associations of PM2.5 and PM10 with daily mortality, particularly in terms of cumulative effects on CVD, IHD, and MI mortality. However, when the exposure window was extended to 0-30 days, the associations of PM2.5 with RD and pneumonia mortality, PM10 with NAD and RD mortality were not statistically significant.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yizhang Xia, Chunli Shi, Yang Li, Xianyan Jiang, Shijuan Ruan, Xufang Gao, Yu Chen, Wei Huang, Mingjiang Li, Rong Xue, Xianying Wen, Xiaojuan Peng, Jianyu Chen, Li Zhang
Summary: This study reveals that exposure to both high and low temperatures is associated with increased mortality in Chengdu, China. This effect is more pronounced in individuals over 85 years old, women, those with low education levels, and unmarried individuals.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yulong Wei, Lin Fei, Yongbin Wang, Min Zhang, Zhigang Chen, Huige Guo, Shiqi Ge, Sen Zhu, Pingshuan Dong, Kan Yang, Na Xie, Guoan Zhao
Summary: This study investigated the association between short-term exposure to ozone (O3) and hospitalization for acute myocardial infarction (AMI) in Henan, China. The results showed that O3 exposure was a risk factor for AMI hospitalizations, with the most significant effect observed at a lag of 3 days. Subgroup analyses revealed that males, younger individuals, warm seasons, and long sunshine duration were more susceptible to the effects of O3. The study also highlighted the substantial health and economic benefits associated with reducing ambient O3 levels in Henan.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ling Chao, Yajun Sun, Zhen An, Juan Li, Weidong Wu, Yue Liu, Jie Song
Summary: The relationship between ambient temperature and dermatitis outpatients was found to be nonlinear, with a J-shaped exposure-response curve. Risk of dermatitis outpatient visits increased with temperature elevation from 11.5 to 27.5 degrees Celsius, but significance was lost beyond this range. Stratified analysis revealed higher sensitivity to temperature in females and potential sensitivity in the young age group (<15 years).
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Engineering, Environmental
Jixiang Deng, Xingxing Hu, Changchun Xiao, Faming Pan
Summary: The study revealed that SO2 and NO2 were positively correlated with non-accidental mortality of residents in Hefei city, with significant lag effects. Male, elderly, non-elderly, and low-education individuals were more susceptible to the impact of air pollutants.
ENVIRONMENTAL GEOCHEMISTRY AND HEALTH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Qi Chen, Qingqing Wang, Bin Xu, Yan Xu, Zhen Ding, Jinyi Zhou, Hong Sun
Summary: The study revealed that ambient particulate matter pollution has cumulative effects on mortality and mortality displacement within 30 days. Risk assessment based on single-day or 2-day moving average lag structures may underestimate the adverse effects of PM pollution.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Bo Liu, Xin-Yu Fang, Yu-Lu Yan, Jun Wu, Xiao-Jie Lv, Jie Zhang, Liang-Wei Qi, Ting-Ting Qian, Yu-Yu Cai, Yin-Guang Fan, Dong-Qing Ye
Summary: There is an association between ambient temperature and outpatient visits for warts, where both low and high temperatures increase the risk while a large temperature drop is protective. Males and younger individuals are more sensitive to temperature, while the elderly are more susceptible to temperature changes.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guoyu Zhou, Meng Yang, Jian Chai, Renjie Sun, Junxi Zhang, Hui Huang, Yawei Zhang, Qihong Deng, Lifang Jiang, Yue Ba
Summary: The study found that changes in preconception ambient temperature have a significant impact on the risk of preterm birth, especially when exposed to extreme high temperatures. Changes in preconception ambient temperature within 2 weeks or longer before conception were found to be sensitive to the risk of preterm birth, providing guidance for rural couples when planning for pregnancy.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yifeng Qian, Ya Gao, Binxin Cai, Wenbin Zhang, Xudong Wang, Renjie Chen
Summary: The study found that low ambient temperature is associated with increased risks of oral diseases, particularly affecting patients above the age of 60. The impact of low temperature can last up to 7 days.
SCIENCE OF THE TOTAL ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Gaopei Zhu, Yuhang Zhu, Zhongli Wang, Weijing Meng, Xiaoxuan Wang, Jianing Feng, Juan Li, Yufei Xiao, Fuyan Shi, Suzhen Wang
Summary: The study found a non-linear relationship between ambient temperature and COVID-19 mortality, with a 12.3% decrease in cumulative relative risk of death for every 1.0 degrees C increase in temperature. The delayed effects of low temperature are acute and short-term, while those of high temperature are acute and long-term.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Fei Wang, Chunrui Shi, Jiyuan Dong, Hui Nie
Summary: Research has shown that both low and high ambient temperatures can increase the risk of outpatient visits for atopic dermatitis. Low-temperature effects start 11 days later, while high-temperature effects occur on the current day and then decrease significantly. Extreme high and moderate-high temperatures have higher cumulative relative risks compared to extreme low and moderate-low temperatures. Females are more sensitive to high temperatures, and both high and low temperatures have significant effects on children aged 14 and under.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yanyan Liu, Li Zhou, Wenling Zhang, Yanjun Yang, Yan Yang, Li Pan, Yupei Ba, Ruijuan Wang, Yanbei Huo, Xiaoyu Ren, Yana Bai, Ning Cheng
Summary: This study investigates the association between air pollution exposure during the first trimester of pregnancy and the risk of orofacial clefts (OFCs). The results suggest that exposure to PM10 at a lag of 4-5 weeks and SO2 at a lag of 2-4 weeks are significantly associated with an increased risk of OFCs.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Obstetrics & Gynecology
Tingting Zhao, Wei Long, Peng Lu
Summary: This study assessed the short-term effect of temperature on the risk of preeclampsia using daily data. The results showed that low temperature was a significant risk factor for preeclampsia. These findings can be used to guide pregnant women and the government in reducing the risk of preeclampsia.
BMC PREGNANCY AND CHILDBIRTH
(2022)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Peng Cheng, Lei Peng, Jingwen Hao, Sha Li, Chao Zhang, Lianjie Dou, Weinan Fu, Fan Yang, Jiahu Hao
Summary: Research in Xuzhou, China found that extreme cold temperatures were associated with an increased risk of preterm birth, regardless of whether it was extreme cold or moderate cold temperatures. Both older (>=35) and younger (<35) pregnant women were significantly affected by cold temperatures in a subtropical humid monsoon climate.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Z. Yu, D. Li, L. Sun, X. Zhao, H. Chang, L. Cui, H. Zhang, X. Liu, X. Lao, Z. Wan, X. Zhang
Summary: The study investigated the incidence and trends of congenital anomalies in Central China's Henan Province from 1997 to 2019. The overall incidence increased over time, with higher rates in urban areas and among males. The incidence of neural tube defects decreased, while congenital heart disease incidence rose, making it the most common anomaly post-2013.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Katherine E. Woolley, G. Neil Thomas, Bruce Kirenga, Gabriel Okello, Telesphore Kabera, Xiang-Qian Lao, Francis D. Pope, Sheila M. Greenfield, Malcolm J. Price, Suzanne E. Bartington
Summary: Living in households using solid biomass cooking fuels, children under five years who reside in outdoor cooking locations have reduced risk of respiratory symptoms and acute respiratory infections compared to those cooking indoors. Determinants of cooking location behavior may vary and influence household choices.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2022)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Tzu-Jung Wong, Tsung Yu, Ly-Yun Chang, Xiang Qian Lao
Summary: The trajectory of height, weight, and BMI in the Taiwanese population varies by age, sex, birth cohort, and education. Younger generations, especially men, and individuals with lower education levels, particularly women, have higher levels of BMI. Educational disparities have a larger impact on women's BMI.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Cui Guo, Ly-Yun Chang, Yacong Bo, Changqing Lin, Alexis K. H. Lau, Tony Tam, Xiang Qian Lao
Summary: This study investigated the association between life-course exposure to PM2.5 and incident hypertension in adulthood. The results showed that for every 10µg/m3 increase in PM2.5, the overall risk of adulthood hypertension increased by 40%. The health effects of PM2.5 exposure at different life stages on incident hypertension were generally independent of each other. The study suggests that life-course control of air pollution exposure should be implemented to alleviate the burden of adulthood hypertension.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Yacong C. Bo, Tsung Yu, Cui Guo, Changqing C. Lin, Hsiao Ting Yang, Ly-yun Y. Chang, G. N. Thomas, Tony Tam, Alexis K. H. Lau, Xiang Qian Lao
Summary: This study examined the combined effects of habitual exercise and chronic exposure to ambient fine particulate matter 2.5 on cardiovascular mortality in adults in Taiwan. The results showed that habitual exercise has beneficial effects on cardiovascular mortality, and these effects were not reduced by exposure to particulate matter 2.5.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF PREVENTIVE MEDICINE
(2023)
Correction
Cardiac & Cardiovascular Systems
Hai Deng, Peng Hu, Huoxing Li, Huanning Zhou, Xiuyi Wu, Maohua Yuan, Xueru Duan, Miaochan Lao, Chuchu Wu, Murui Zheng, Xiang Qian Lao, Wenjing Zhao, Xudong Liu
CARDIOVASCULAR DIABETOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Peripheral Vascular Disease
Yacong Bo, Tsung Yu, Cui Guo, Ly-yun Chang, Junjie Huang, Martin C. S. Wong, Tony Tam, Xiang Qian Lao
Summary: This study found that young adults with stage 1 or stage 2 isolated systolic hypertension (ISH), isolated diastolic hypertension (IDH), and systolic and diastolic hypertension (SDH) have an increased risk of cardiovascular death compared to those with normal blood pressure. Regardless of blood pressure stage, SDH was associated with a higher cardiovascular mortality risk than IDH and ISH.
JOURNAL OF HYPERTENSION
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Nu Quy Linh Tran, Son Nghiem, Cordia Chu, Mai Anh Luong, Thi Tu Ho, Dung Phung
Summary: Hot weather poses a significant occupational health risk for rice farmers in Vietnam, with those having chronic diseases such as hypertension and cardiovascular diseases being at higher risk of heat-related illnesses. Changing the working schedule, reducing working hours, and staying well-hydrated can help reduce the risk of heat-related illnesses.
JOURNAL OF AGROMEDICINE
(2023)
Article
Medicine, General & Internal
Chuanxi Li, Zhendong Wang, Yu Yan, Yinan Qu, Liangyu Hou, Yijie Li, Cordia Chu, Alistair Woodward, Tamara Schikowski, Paulo Hilario Nascimento Saldiva, Qiyong Liu, Qi Zhao, Wei Ma
Summary: This study quantified the association between hydrological conditions and dengue fever incidence in China and explored the modification role of city development in this association. Results showed that both extreme wet and dry conditions were associated with increased dengue fever risk, with different dimensions of city development playing various modification roles. These findings are important for developing climate change adaptation strategies and public health interventions against dengue fever.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jinjian Chen, Yiqian Zeng, Alexis K. H. Lau, Cui Guo, Xianglin Wei, Changqing Lin, Bo Huang, Xiang Qian Lao
Summary: A prospective cohort study in Hong Kong reveals that air pollution has detrimental effects on respiratory health, particularly in older male schoolchildren.
ECOTOXICOLOGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL SAFETY
(2023)
Article
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Shasha Yuan, Ting Li, Cordia Chu, Xiaowan Wang, Lei Liu
Summary: This study estimated the treatment cost and specific cost components for COVID-19 inpatients in Shenzhen, China from 2020 to 2021. The results showed differences in treatment cost among different clinical classifications and admission stages, highlighting the importance of informing the financial burden on the health insurance fund and government, emphasizing the rational use of lab tests and western medicine in the treatment guidelines, and designing suitable treatment and control policies for convalescent cases.
FRONTIERS IN PUBLIC HEALTH
(2023)
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Lindsey Ngo, Jessica Lee, Shannon Rutherford, Hai Phung
Summary: This study explores the cognitive and behavioral responses of Australian millennials to conflicting nutrition information (CNI). The results suggest that CNI exposure through social media leads to confusion and backlash. The study recommends developing tailored and attractive nutrition promotion strategies to effectively communicate dietary guidelines to the millennial population.
HEALTH PROMOTION JOURNAL OF AUSTRALIA
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Jianxiu Liu, Ruidong Liu, Yao Zhang, Xiangqian Lao, Kate L. Mandeville, Xindong Ma, Qian Di
Summary: Engaging in leisure-time physical activity improves cognitive function, even under exposure to PM2.5 pollution, although the cognitive benefits are attenuated by PM2.5 exposure.
ENVIRONMENT INTERNATIONAL
(2023)
Article
Clinical Neurology
Yacong Bo, Yongjian Zhu, Xiaoan Zhang, Hui Chang, Junxi Zhang, Xiang Qian Lao, Zengli Yu
Summary: This study evaluated the association between ambient PM2.5 and stroke burden at global, regional, and national levels. The findings showed an increasing trend in stroke burden attributable to ambient PM2.5 over the past 30 years.
Review
Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Mahan Mohammadi, Hamid Jafari, Manal Etemadi, Yohani Dalugoda, Heba Mohtady Ali, Hai Phung, Alireza Ahmadvand, Febi Dwirahmadi, Paul Barnes, Cordia Chu
Summary: Forcibly displaced populations, especially long-settled ones, face various health problems, with noncommunicable diseases and mental health issues being prominent. This scoping review examined the prevalence of these disorders and their correlates among displaced populations worldwide. The study revealed that noncommunicable diseases have the highest prevalence among the studied populations, followed by communicable diseases. Forced displaced migrants experience a triple burden of communicable and noncommunicable diseases, making it crucial for health-related research and policy to consider the linkages between disasters, health problems, and forced migration in the era of climate change-induced displacements.
DISASTER MEDICINE AND PUBLIC HEALTH PREPAREDNESS
(2023)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Muhammad Waqas, Majid Nazeer, Man Sing Wong, Wu Shaolin, Li Hon, Joon Heo
Summary: The socio-economic restriction measures implemented in the United States have significantly reduced nitrogen dioxide (NO2) emissions. The study highlights the impact of factors such as human mobility, population density, income, climate, and stationary sources on the reduction of NO2 at different stations. The research emphasizes the scientific impacts of the NO2 reduction and income inequality revealed by the pandemic on air quality and health disparities.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Guorui Zhi, Jinhong Du, Aizhong Chen, Wenjing Jin, Na Ying, Zhihui Huang, Peng Xu, Di Wang, Jinghua Ma, Yuzhe Zhang, Jiabao Qu, Hao Zhang, Li Yang, Zhanyun Ma, Yanjun Ren, Hongyan Dang, Jianglong Cui, Pengchuan Lin, Zhuoshi He, Jinmin Zhao, Shuo Qi, Weiqi Zhang, Wenjuan Zhao, Yingxin Li, Qian Liu, Chen Zhao, Yi Tang, Peng Wei, Jingxu Wang, Zhen Song, Yao Kong, Xiangzhe Zhu, Yi Shen, Tianning Zhang, Yangxi Chu, Xinmin Zhang, Jiafeng Fu, Qingxian Gao, Jingnan Hu, Zhigang Xue
Summary: An comprehensive emission inventory for China in 2019, which includes both air pollutants and greenhouse gases, was developed in this study. The inventory utilizes existing frameworks and data to provide comparable emissions data and demonstrates the relationship between emissions and economic development.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
I-Ting Ku, Yong Zhou, Arsineh Hecobian, Katherine Benedict, Brent Buck, Emily Lachenmayer, Bryan Terry, Morgan Frazier, Jie Zhang, Da Pan, Lena Low, Amy Sullivan, Jeffrey L. Collett Jr
Summary: Unconventional oil and natural gas development (UOGD) in the United States has expanded rapidly in recent decades, raising concerns about its impact on air quality. This study conducted extensive air monitoring during the development of several large well pads in Broomfield, Colorado, providing a unique opportunity to examine changes in local air toxics and VOC concentrations during well drilling and completions and production. The study identified significant increases in VOC concentrations during drilling operations, highlighting the importance of emissions from synthetic drilling mud. The findings suggest opportunities to mitigate emissions during UOGD operations.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Puji Lestari, Akbar R. Tasrifani, Wiranda I. Suri, Martin J. Wooster, Mark J. Grosvenor, Yusuke Fujii, Vissia Ardiyani, Elisa Carboni, Gareth Thomas
Summary: This study developed field emission factors for various pollutants in peatland fires and estimated the total emissions. Gas samples were collected using an analyzer, while particulate samples were collected using air samplers. The study found significant emissions of CO2, CO, PM2.5, carbon aerosols, water-soluble ions, and elements from the fires in Central Kalimantan, Indonesia in 2019.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Ligang Li, Yuyu Chen, Lu Fan, Dong Sun, Hu He, Yongshou Dai, Yong Wan, Fangfang Chen
Summary: A high-precision retrieval method based on a deep convolutional neural network and satellite remote sensing data is proposed to obtain accurate methane vertical profiles.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hyung Joo Lee, Toshihiro Kuwayama, Michael Fitzgibbon
Summary: This study investigated the changes in nitrogen dioxide (NO2) air pollution levels and their disparities in California, U.S. during the pandemic of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The results showed a decrease in NO2 concentrations, especially in urban and high-traffic areas. However, socially vulnerable populations still experienced higher levels of NO2 exposure. The study suggests that reducing NO2 disparities, particularly racial inequity, can be achieved through continued regulatory actions targeting traffic-related NOx emissions.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Maria Chiara Pietrogrande, Beatrice Biffi, Cristina Colombi, Eleonora Cuccia, Umberto Dal Santo, Luisa Romanato
Summary: This study investigates the chemical composition and oxidative potential of PM10 particles in the Po Valley, Italy, and demonstrates the impact of high levels of atmosphere ammonia. The rural area had significantly higher ammonia concentrations compared to the urban site, resulting in higher levels of secondary inorganic aerosol. Although the SIA components did not contribute significantly to the PM10 oxidative reactivity, they were correlated with the oxidative potential measurements. This suggests that the contribution of SIA to PM oxidative toxicity cannot be ignored.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Natalie Allen, Jan Gacnik, Sarrah M. Dunham-Cheatham, Mae Sexauer Gustin
Summary: Accurate measurement of atmospheric reactive mercury is challenging due to its reactivity and low concentrations. The University of Nevada, Reno Reactive Mercury Active System (RMAS) has been shown to be more accurate than the industry standard, but has limitations including long time resolution and sampling biases. Increasing the sampling flow rate negatively affected RM concentrations, but did not impact the chemical composition of RM captured on membranes.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Chin-Yu Hsu, Wei-Ting Hsu, Ching-Yi Mou, Pei-Yi Wong, Chih-Da Wu, Yu-Cheng Chen
Summary: This study estimated the daily exposure concentrations of PM2.5 for elderly individuals residing in different regions of Taiwan using land use regression with machine learning (LUR_ML) and microenvironmental exposure (ME) models. The accuracy of the models varied across regions, with the ME models exhibiting higher predictions and lower biases. The use of region-specific microenvironmental measurements in the ME model showed potential for accurate prediction of personal PM2.5 exposure.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xiaohan Si, Kerrie Mengersen, Chuchu Ye, Wenbiao Hu
Summary: This study found that there is an interactive effect between air pollutants and weather factors, which significantly affects influenza transmission. Future research should consider the interactive effects between pollutants and temperature or humidity to evaluate the environment-influenza association.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Luxi Xu, Ruijun Xu, Yunshao Ye, Rui Wang, Jing Wei, Chunxiang Shi, Qiaoxuan Lin, Ziquan Lv, Suli Huang, Qi Tian, Yuewei Liu
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the impact of ambient air pollution on hospital admissions for angina. The results showed that exposure to ambient particulate matter, sulfur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide, and ozone are associated with an increased risk of hospital admissions for angina. The association with nitrogen dioxide exposure was found to be the strongest.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Xinyu Yu, Man Sing Wong, Majid Nazeer, Zhengqiang Li, Coco Yin Tung Kwok
Summary: This study proposes a novel method to address the challenge of missing values in satellite-derived AOD products and creates a comprehensive daily AOD dataset for the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area. By reconstructing missing values and developing a new model, the derived dataset outperforms existing products and agrees well with ground-based observations. Additionally, the dataset exhibits consistent temporal patterns and more spatial details.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Yidan Zhang, Yifan Xu, Bo Peng, Wu Chen, Xiaoyu Cui, Tianle Zhang, Xi Chen, Yuan Yao, Mingjin Wang, Junyi Liu, Mei Zheng, Tong Zhu
Summary: This study developed a sensitive method to measure the metallic components of atmospheric fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and compared the results with different analysis methods. The concentrations of metallic components in personal PM2.5 samples were found to be significantly different from corresponding fixed-site samples. Personal sampling can reduce exposure misclassifications, and measuring metallic components is useful for exploring health risks and identifying sources of PM2.5.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Review
Environmental Sciences
Jamie Leonard, Lea Ann El Rassi, Mona Abdul Samad, Samantha Prehn, Sanjay K. Mohanty
Summary: Increasing concentrations of microplastics in the Earth's atmosphere could have adverse effects on ecosystems and human health. The deposition rate of airborne microplastics is influenced by both land use and climate, and a global analysis suggests that climate may have a greater impact on the concentration and deposition rate of microplastics than land use.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
Article
Environmental Sciences
Tian Zhou, Xiaowen Zhou, Zining Yang, Carmen Cordoba-Jabonero, Yufei Wang, Zhongwei Huang, Pengbo Da, Qiju Luo, Zhijuan Zhang, Jinsen Shi, Jianrong Bi, Hocine Alikhodja
Summary: This study investigated the long-range transport and effects of North African and Middle Eastern dust in East Asia using lidar observations and model simulations. The results showed that the dust originated from multiple sources and had a long transport time. The vertical distribution of the dust was found to be crucial for assessing its impacts.
ATMOSPHERIC ENVIRONMENT
(2024)
