Метеорологія. Гідрологія. Моніторинг довкілля.,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
2023(4), P. 4 - 16
Published: Jan. 1, 2023
The
full-scale
russian
invasion
of
Ukraine
significantly
changed
atmospheric
air
pollution
in
Ukrainian
cities.
Most
changes
can
be
identified
using
only
remote
sensing
data
due
to
its
spatial
coverage.
In
the
presented
paper,
we
perform
analysis
war
impacts
on
nitrogen
dioxide
(NO2)
and
carbon
monoxide
(CO)
distribution
derived
from
TROPOsphericMOnitoring
Instrument
(TROPOMI)
Sentinel-5
Precursor
(S5P)
satellite
for
period
January
2021
–
May
2023.
Based
their
content
polluted
plumes
over
city
background,
parameter
dNO2/dСО
burning
efficiency
assessment
was
calculated
processed.
overall
decrease
NO2
CO
detected
cities,
reaching
6-34%
9-17%,
respectively.
comparison
background
content,
drop
cities
more
significant.
At
same
time,
decreased
by
2-3%
than
(except
Mariupol,
where
Azovstal
totally
destroyed).
Since
hostilities
have
started,
total
began
redistributing
seasonally
summer
maxima
started
appear
majority
Starting
regular
drone
missile
attacks
energy
infrastructure,
decreased,
showing
a
regional
response.
has
mostly
homogeneously
entire
studied
domain.
There
were
no
seasonal
shifts
or
dependencies
during
war.
Using
four
parameters
mentioned,
estimated
based
parameter.
It
allowed
us
detect
possible
fuel
use.
Overall,
11-46%
which
indirectly
proved
increase
solid
“dirty”
use
less
gas
consumption.
Burning
dropped
immediately
after
becoming
sensitive
pollutants
plume.
consideration
researched
is
important
making
new
quality
management
plans
rebuilding
damaged
creating
emission
inventories
wartime.
Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(5), P. 550 - 550
Published: April 29, 2024
Wildfires
frequently
occur
in
Ukraine
during
agricultural
open-burning
seasons
spring
and
autumn.
High
aerosol
concentrations
from
fire
emissions
can
significantly
affect
meteorological
processes
via
direct
indirect
effects.
To
study
these
impacts,
we
selected
a
severe
wildfire
episode
April
2020
the
Chornobyl
Exclusion
Zone
(CEZ)
its
surrounding
area
as
case
study.
We
employed
Enviro-HIRLAM
modeling
system
to
simulate
reference
(REF)
conditions,
along
with
(DAE),
(IDAE),
combined
(COMB)
In
our
simulations,
black
carbon
(BC)
organic
(OC)
comprised
70–80%
of
all
mass
region,
represented
two
layers
higher
concentrations:
one
near
surface
other
3–4
km
above
surface.
Our
simulations
showed
that
inclusion
effects
into
framework
led
colder
(up
−3
°C)
drier
(relative
humidity
drop
up
−20%)
conditions
also
observed
localized
changes
cloudiness,
precipitation
(mainly
redistribution),
wind
speed
±4
m/s),
particularly
movement
atmospheric
cold
fronts.
Larger
uncertainties
were
coarser
model
when
considered.
Quantifying
is
crucial
for
predicting
promptly
detecting
could
exacerbate
unfavorable
weather
wildfires.
Such
knowledge
essential
improving
effectiveness
emergency
response
measures.
Ecology and Noospherology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
34(2), P. 101 - 107
Published: Dec. 26, 2023
The
negative
consequences
of
various
types
military
activity
on
physical
disturbances
and
chemical
pollution
the
environment
are
systematized.
Factors
include
potentially
toxic
elements,
energetic
compounds
(explosives,
fuels)
warfare
agents.
According
to
systematization
available
data
long-term
impact
exercises
actions
territories
different
countries
soil
pollution,
metal
dominate
among
organic
pollutants
compounds.
combination
violations
with
multicomponent
creates
a
specificity
natural
compared
other
anthropogenic
factors.
following
directions
research
into
problem
were
noted:
detection,
distribution
ecotoxicology
in
environments,
biodiversity
vegetation
dynamics,
phytoremediation
reduce
level
ecological
physiological
factors
plant
tolerance,
degradation
detoxification
plants.
tolerance
plants
residues
explosive
substances
classes
occurs
due
general
pathways
biochemical
transformation,
which
ensure
xenobiotics.
Taking
account
current
state
problem,
literary
Ukraine
transformation
summarized.
Among
these
areas,
assessment
damage
caused
by
armed
aggression
environment;
environmental
monitoring
combat
action;
analysis
vegetation.
Destructions
as
result
action
led
significant
changes
vegetation,
associated
ruderalization
adventization.
role
ruderal
(including
invasive)
common
flora
under
conditions
habitats
is
analyzed.
Increased
invasive
species
high
levels
metals
can
be
used
for
disturbed
but
will
create
competitive
advantage
more
intensive
spread
native
new
risks
phytodiversity.
