Spatial and temporal changes of the ozone sensitivity in China based on satellite and ground-based observations DOI Creative Commons
Wannan Wang, Ronald van der A, Jieying Ding

et al.

Atmospheric chemistry and physics, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 21(9), P. 7253 - 7269

Published: May 12, 2021

Abstract. Ground-level ozone (O3) pollution has been steadily getting worse in most parts of eastern China during the past 5 years. The non-linearity O3 formation with its precursors like nitrogen oxides (NOx= NO + NO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are complicating effective abatement plans. diagnosis from space-based observations, i.e. ratio formaldehyde (HCHO) columns to tropospheric NO2 (HCHO / NO2), previously proved be highly consistent our current understanding surface chemistry. HCHO thresholds distinguishing sensitivity depend on regions chemistry interactions aerosol. To shed more light over China, we have derived by directly connecting satellite-based observations ground-based measurements major Chinese cities this study. We find that a VOC-limited regime occurs for < 2.3, NOx-limited > 4.2. between 2.3 4.2 reflects transition two regimes. Our method shows tends urban areas rural remote China. there is shift some transitional associated rapid drop anthropogenic NOx emissions, owing widely applied rigorous emission control strategies 2016 2019. This detected spatial expansion supported rising concentrations. enhanced concentrations COVID-19 lockdown indicate protocol simultaneous emissions VOC controls essential

Language: Английский

Temporary reduction in fine particulate matter due to ‘anthropogenic emissions switch-off’ during COVID-19 lockdown in Indian cities DOI Creative Commons
Prashant Kumar, Sarkawt Hama, Hamid Omidvarborna

et al.

Sustainable Cities and Society, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 62, P. 102382 - 102382

Published: July 13, 2020

The COVID-19 pandemic elicited a global response to limit associated mortality, with social distancing and lockdowns being imposed. In India, human activities were restricted from late March 2020. This 'anthropogenic emissions switch-off' presented an opportunity investigate impacts of mitigation measures on ambient air quality in five Indian cities (Chennai, Delhi, Hyderabad, Kolkata, Mumbai), using in-situ measurements 2015 For each year, we isolated, analysed compared fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentration data 25 11 May, elucidate the effects lockdown. Like other cities, observed substantial reductions PM2.5 concentrations, 19 43% (Chennai), 41–53% (Delhi), 26–54% (Hyderabad), 24–36% (Kolkata), 10–39% (Mumbai). Generally, larger traffic volumes showed greater reductions. Aerosol loading decreased by 29% 11% 4% 1% (Mumbai) against 2019 data. Health related economic impact assessments indicated 630 prevented premature deaths during lockdown across all valued at 0.69 billion USD. Improvements may be considered temporary benefit as revitalising economy could reverse this trend. Regulatory bodies must closely monitor levels, which currently offer baseline for future plans.

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What does the China’s economic recovery after COVID-19 pandemic mean for the economic growth and energy consumption of other countries? DOI Open Access

Qiang Wang,

Fuyu Zhang

Journal of Cleaner Production, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 295, P. 126265 - 126265

Published: Feb. 10, 2021

Language: Английский

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Disruption in global supply chain and socio-economic shocks: a lesson from COVID-19 for sustainable production and consumption DOI Creative Commons
Zhang Yu,

Asif Razzaq,

Abdul Rehman

et al.

Operations Management Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 15(1-2), P. 233 - 248

Published: March 18, 2021

The novel COVID-19 has emerged as a severe threat to global health globally, affecting over 210 countries and regions. profound dilemma interrupted trade social activities enormously influenced daily lives through distance confinements. outbreak of exacerbated human misery due the crippling economies globally. effects are substantial on health, economy, environment, society. Nearly every country is trying prevent transmission this communicable disease. Remedial policies include testing treating patients, isolating suspects contact tracking, banning public gatherings, asserting complete or partial shutdown. In context, present paper's core objective investigate impact pandemic environment energy market, society, protective measures taken reduce transmission. study's main contribution revealed lessons provide insights for business efficacy governments' initiative Finally, paper describes future actions governments, leaders, providers, all stakeholders in response crisis.

Language: Английский

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Assessing the relationship between ground levels of ozone (O3) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) with coronavirus (COVID-19) in Milan, Italy DOI Creative Commons
Maria A. Zoran, Roxana Savastru, Dan Savastru

et al.

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 740, P. 140005 - 140005

Published: June 5, 2020

This paper investigates the correlation between high level of coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 infection accelerated transmission and lethality, surface air pollution in Milan metropolitan area, Lombardy region Italy. For January-April 2020 period, time series daily average inhalable gaseous pollutants ozone (O3) nitrogen dioxide (NO2), together climate variables (air temperature, relative humidity, wind speed, precipitation rate, atmospheric pressure field Planetary Boundary Layer) were analyzed. In spite being considered primarily transmitted by indoor bioaerosols droplets infected surfaces or direct human-to-human personal contacts, it seems that levels urban pollution, conditions have a significant impact on diffusion. Exhibited positive correlations ambient negative NO2 with increased rates COVID-19 infections (Total number, Daily New Total Deaths cases), can be attributed to airborne distribution. The results show averaged O3 temperature inversely humidity rates. Viral genome contains distinctive features, including unique N-terminal fragment within spike protein, which allows attachment pollutants. At this moment is not clear if through diffusion, presence outdoor aerosols, protein "spike" new involved infectious agent from reservoir susceptible host during highest nosocomial outbreak some agglomerated industrialized areas like is. Also, collected data for cold season (winter-early spring) when usually lower values than summer, findings study support possibility as acts virus incubator. Being novel pandemic version, might ongoing summer associated higher temperatures, low levels.

Language: Английский

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The impact of COVID-19 pandemic on sustainable development goals – A survey DOI Open Access

Qiang Wang,

Rui Huang

Environmental Research, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 202, P. 111637 - 111637

Published: July 4, 2021

Language: Английский

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Role of country risks and renewable energy consumption on environmental quality: Evidence from MINT countries DOI
Tomiwa Sunday Adebayo, Mustafa Tevfik Kartal, Mehmet Ağa

et al.

Journal of Environmental Management, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 327, P. 116884 - 116884

Published: Dec. 5, 2022

Language: Английский

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Coronavirus pandemic (COVID-19) and its natural environmental impacts DOI Creative Commons
Parveen Fatemeh Rupani, Mehrbakhsh Nilashi, Rabab Ali Abumalloh

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Science and Technology, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 17(11), P. 4655 - 4666

Published: Sept. 1, 2020

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is the official name of a respiratory infectious disease caused by new coronavirus that started first in Wuhan, China, and outspread worldwide with an unexpectedly fast speed. Flights have been canceled transportation has closed nationwide across international borders. As consequence, economic activity stopped stock markets dropped. The COVID-19 lockdown several social effects. Additionally, impacts on global migration. On other hand, such lockdown, along minimal human mobility, impacted natural environment somewhat positively. Overall carbon emissions dropped, led to improvement air quality reduction water pollution many cities around globe. A summary existing reports environmental pandemic are discussed important findings presented focusing aspects: pollution, waste management, improvements, fires, wildlife, migration, sustainability.

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Impact of lockdown on air quality over major cities across the globe during COVID-19 pandemic DOI Open Access
Pratima Kumari,

Durga Toshniwal

Urban Climate, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 34, P. 100719 - 100719

Published: Oct. 16, 2020

Language: Английский

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COVID-19 pandemic persuaded lockdown effects on environment over stone quarrying and crushing areas DOI Open Access
Indrajit Mandal,

Swades Pal

The Science of The Total Environment, Journal Year: 2020, Volume and Issue: 732, P. 139281 - 139281

Published: May 11, 2020

Language: Английский

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Integrating Digital Technologies and Public Health to Fight Covid-19 Pandemic: Key Technologies, Applications, Challenges and Outlook of Digital Healthcare DOI Open Access

Qiang Wang,

Min Su, Min Zhang

et al.

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, Journal Year: 2021, Volume and Issue: 18(11), P. 6053 - 6053

Published: June 4, 2021

Integration of digital technologies and public health (or healthcare) helps us to fight the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, which is biggest crisis humanity has faced since 1918 Influenza Pandemic. In order better understand healthcare, this work conducted a systematic comprehensive review with purpose helping combat COVID-19 pandemic. This paper covers background information research overview summarizes its applications challenges in finally puts forward prospects healthcare. First, main concepts, key development processes, common application scenarios integrating healthcare were offered part information. Second, bibliometric techniques used analyze output, geographic distribution, discipline collaboration network, hot topics before after We found that pandemic greatly accelerated on integration Third, cases China, EU U.S using collected analyzed. Among these technologies, big data, artificial intelligence, cloud computing, 5G are most effective weapons Applications show play an irreplaceable role controlling spread COVID-19. By comparing three regions, we contend China's success avoiding second wave integrate large scale without hesitation. Fourth, field summarized. These mainly come from four aspects: data delays, fragmentation, privacy security, security vulnerabilities. Finally, study provides future addition, also provide policy recommendations for other countries use technology

Language: Английский

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