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Environmental Sciences
Louise Boge Frederickson, Hugo Savill Russell, Dafni Fessa, Jibran Khan, Johan Albrecht Schmidt, Matthew Stanley Johnson, Ole Hertel
Summary: This study examined the performance of low-cost sensor devices for monitoring air pollution levels in urban areas. The results showed significant variations in air pollution levels over short distances, with higher concentrations of NO2 near busy roads. The study demonstrated that low-cost sensors can accurately measure air pollution exposure with high spatiotemporal resolution.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Naina Kumar, Amit Kant Singh
Summary: Adverse environmental factors have a significant impact on semen quality and can cause male infertility. These factors include air pollution, chemicals, heat exposure, and heavy metals. By changing lifestyle, these risk factors can be avoided.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCES EUROPE
(2022)
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Business
Wei Xu, Bo Cheng, Mengying You, Junli Yu
Summary: The study found an inverse U relationship between economic growth and air pollution, with weak regulatory effects from urban governance. Moreover, extensive growth at the cost of the environment can lead to increased profitability for regional enterprises, particularly state-owned and state-controlled ones. Embedding urban governance into the analytical framework enriches the literature on environmental governance and provides empirical evidence for policy-making.
EMERGING MARKETS FINANCE AND TRADE
(2022)
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Environmental Sciences
Adam Schuller, Chiara Bellini, Timothy G. Jenkins, Matthew Eden, Jacqueline Matz, Jessica Oakes, Luke Montrose
Summary: Wildfires in the western US have been increasing in intensity and scale, posing a critical public and occupational health issue. Exposure to wildfire smoke can lead to respiratory morbidity, but also affects sperm DNA methylation in mice, potentially posing reproductive risks for fathers in the long term.
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Engineering, Environmental
Adriana Ipina, Gamaliel Lopez-Padilla, Armando Retama, Ruben D. Piacentini, Sasha Madronich
Summary: The study found significant changes in UV radiation levels in the Mexico City Metropolitan Area over 20 years, mainly due to aerosols, O-3, NO2, and SO2. This has important implications for human health and air pollution control.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
(2021)
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Multidisciplinary Sciences
Christian Romero-Mesones, Inigo Ojanguren, David Espejo, G. Granados, Francisco-Javier Gonzalez-Barcala, Maria-Jesus Cruz, Xavier Munoz
Summary: This study found no difference in the prevalence of asthma between urban and rural settings, but the differences in exposure between the two environments may lead to different manifestations and severity of the disease.
SCIENTIFIC REPORTS
(2022)
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Public, Environmental & Occupational Health
Jiri Rubes, Jaroslav Sipek, Vera Kopecka, Petra Musilova, Miluse Vozdova
Summary: The study investigated sperm quality in city policemen in Ostrava during high and low levels of air pollution. It found that exposure to high air pollution increased sperm chromatin damage and immature sperm, correlating with decreased sperm vitality, normal morphology, and acrosome-intact sperm.
INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF HYGIENE AND ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH
(2021)
Review
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ahmad Taha Khalaf, Yuanyuan Wei, Jun Wan, Samiah Yasmin Abdul Kadir, Jamaludin Zainol, Hua Jiang, Ahmed N. Abdalla
Summary: Since the declaration of the COVID-19 pandemic by the WHO in January 2020, there has been a global interest in understanding its impact on people and the environment. The pandemic resulted in unprecedented measures such as air traffic halt, factory closures, and transportation stoppages, leading to a positive effect on air pollution and carbon dioxide emissions. The concept of sustainability has gained more importance, emphasizing the responsibility of every individual towards future generations' survival. This article summarizes and discusses studies documenting the effects on health and the environment globally and provides recommendations to promote sustainability.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Sindy SanJuan-Reyes, Leobardo Manuel Gomez-Olivan, Hariz Islas-Flores
Summary: The emerging infectious disease COVID-19, caused by SARS-COV2, has become a public health threat with high infection rates and life-threatening consequences. Environmental factors also play a role in transmission and impact on human health.
Article
Environmental Sciences
Hong Qian, Qiaoqiao Xu, Wenkai Yan, Yun Fan, Zhi Li, Chengzhe Tao, Feng Zhang, Chuncheng Lu
Summary: The study found that exposure to higher levels of air pollution was associated with impaired semen quality, including decreased sperm concentration, reduced sperm count, and declined total motility.
ENVIRONMENTAL SCIENCE AND POLLUTION RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Geosciences, Multidisciplinary
Ines Belkacem, Ali Helali, Salah Khardi, Amani Chrouda, Khalifa Slimi
Summary: The human effects and environmental impacts of nanoparticles generated from road traffic have become a topic of concern. However, the knowledge about the influencing variables, monitoring instruments, and regulations for nanoparticles is still limited. This overview provides a comprehensive analysis of the existing knowledge, ongoing research, and emerging priorities in this field, including the sources, influencing parameters, measurement methodologies, and health implications of nanoparticles in road traffic atmosphere.
GEOSCIENCE FRONTIERS
(2022)
Review
Endocrinology & Metabolism
Diego Malacarne, Evangelos Handakas, Oliver Robinson, Elisa Pineda, Marc Saez, Leda Chatzi, Daniela Fecht
Summary: This study evaluated the epidemiological evidence on the relationship between the built environment and childhood obesity, finding strong associations between traffic-related air pollution and built environment characteristics supportive of walking with childhood obesity. However, a lack of studies considering interactions between different built environment exposures and verifying the role and mechanism of important effect modifiers, such as age, was identified.
Review
Environmental Sciences
Nayereh Rezaie Rahimi, Reza Fouladi-Fard, Rahim Aali, Ali Shahryari, Mostafa Rezaali, Yadollah Ghafouri, Mohammad Rezvani Ghalhari, Mahdi Asadi-Ghalhari, Babak Farzinnia, Oliveri Conti Gea, Maria Fiore
Summary: The global crisis caused by SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) has impacted various aspects, and environmental factors play a significant role in the transmission and viability of the virus, highlighting the importance of environmental considerations in combating the pandemic.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH
(2021)
Article
Environmental Studies
Dayana Agudelo-Castaneda, Julian Arellana, Wendy B. Morgado-Gamero, Fabricio De Paoli, Luana Carla Portz
Summary: This study develops a model that links the built environment with air quality to measure the spatial gradient of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) in urban areas of developing countries. The results show that areas with remaining green spaces, reduced traffic, and pedestrian-friendly infrastructure have lower NO2 levels. However, the current design and conditions of the built environment lead to inequalities in air pollution exposure, with low-income residents experiencing higher NO2 levels compared to wealthier individuals. Therefore, urban planning for sustainable and equitable cities should focus on strategies to reduce NO2 concentrations, such as improving mobility options and promoting walking.
TRANSPORTATION RESEARCH PART D-TRANSPORT AND ENVIRONMENT
(2023)
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Engineering, Environmental
Malgorzata Kida, Sabina Ziembowicz, Piotr Koszelnik
Summary: Few studies have been conducted on the decomposition of plastics in the environment and their potential to increase greenhouse gas emissions. This research examined the presence and emission of phthalic acid esters and greenhouse gases from various plastic materials in the aquatic environment. The results showed that the degradation of microplastics leads to a reduction in material mass and conversion to methane and carbon dioxide.
JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL CHEMICAL ENGINEERING
(2023)
