Atmosphere,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(6), P. 716 - 716
Published: June 14, 2024
The
study
of
the
temporal
and
spatial
characteristics
air
pollutants
in
heavily
polluted
cities
is
extremely
important
for
analyzing
causes
pollution
achieving
a
viable
means
control.
Such
case
Xi’an,
typical
city
Fenwei
Plain,
China,
have
remained
unclear
due
to
limitations
data
accuracy
research
methods.
monthly,
daily,
hourly
patterns
O3
particulate
matter
(PM2.5
PM10)
are
analyzed
this
using
on-site
provided
by
an
urban
quality
monitoring
network.
analysis
variance
(ANOVA)
method
was
used
compare
differences
pollutant
concentrations
during
different
seasons
time
periods.
distributions
O3,
PM2.5,
PM10
at
points
following
interpolation
sites
been
analyzed.
results
show
that
concentration
from
12
p.m.
3
significantly
higher
than
morning
evening,
PM2.5
7
10
were
those
afternoon.
number
qualified
days
less
30
unqualified
more
100
2019.
There
potential
risk
exposure
with
associated
health
risks.
Even
on
same
day,
can
differ
significantly.
This
provides
scientific
basis
reducing
exposure.
Outdoor
activities
summer
beneficial
reduce
exposure,
outdoor
should
be
curtailed
evening
winter
government
formulate
public
policies
activities.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(2), P. 348 - 348
Published: Jan. 26, 2024
The
appropriate
design
of
urban
ventilation
corridors
(VCs)
can
improve
the
thermal
environment,
thereby
reducing
energy
consumption
and
promoting
sustainable
development.
However,
existing
research
lacks
a
comprehensive
grasp
characteristics
VCs
from
multiple
dimensions
quantitative
analysis
its
cooling
effect.
We
propose
novel
approach
based
on
data
mining
to
comprehensively
consider
morphological
environmental
explore
correlation
between
VC
Selecting
Nanjing
as
an
example,
index
system
was
constructed,
effect
investigated,
optimal
range
with
different
underlying
surface
types
obtained.
Results
revealed
that
is
closely
related
surface,
leading
temperature
difference
up
5.4
°C.
vary
13
600
m.
recommended
parameter
intervals
for
were
determined.
Finally,
targeted
strategies
alleviate
heat
island
proposed
types.
study
output
contributes
VCs,
which
great
significance
in
alleviating
development
cities.
Buildings,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(3), P. 737 - 737
Published: March 8, 2024
Wind,
a
renewable
resource
with
growing
importance
in
the
contemporary
world,
is
considered
capable
tool
for
addressing
some
of
problems
linked
rapid
urbanization,
unsustainable
development,
and
climate
change.
As
such,
understanding
modelling
approaches
to
wind
characteristics
cities
becomes
crucial.
While
prior
reviews
delve
into
advancements
reduced-scale
models
computational
fluid
dynamics
simulations,
there
scant
literature
evaluating
large-scale
spatial
urban
environments.
This
paper
aims
consolidate
by
conducting
systematic
review
PRISMA
protocol
capture
contributions
sustainable
development.
The
reviewed
articles
are
categorized
under
two
distinctive
approaches:
(a)
studies
adopting
morphometric
approach,
encompassing
theoretical
foundations,
input
factors,
computation
methods
(b)
mapping
centering
on
amalgamation
microclimate
analysis.
findings
suggest
that
methodologies
hold
considerable
promise
due
their
straightforward
calculations
interpretability.
Nonetheless,
issues
related
data
precision
accuracy
challenge
validity
these
models.
also
probes
implications
planning
policymaking,
advocating
more
Current Opinion in Cardiology,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Feb. 12, 2025
Purpose
of
review
This
explores
the
complex
relationship
between
climate
change
and
cardiovascular
health.
It
examines
mechanisms
through
which
impacts
risk,
highlights
recent
findings
on
regional
trends,
discusses
mitigation
strategies.
Recent
Climate
significantly
contributes
to
morbidity
mortality
such
as
temperature
extremes,
air
pollution,
food
insecurity.
Heatwaves
increase
risks
dehydration,
electrolyte
imbalance,
acute
events,
while
cold
spells
exacerbate
myocardial
stress
pollution-related
risks.
Air
including
fine
particulate
matter
(PM2.5),
induces
systemic
inflammation,
endothelial
dysfunction,
atherosclerosis.
Emerging
data
highlight
variations,
with
urbanization
exacerbating
in
Asia-Pacific
Middle
Eastern
populations,
extreme
heat
challenge
resilience
Europe
Latin
America.
Studies
also
link
socioeconomic
from
climate-induced
displacement
resource
shortages
chronic
conditions.
Notably,
urban
greening
quality
regulations
demonstrate
potential
for
reducing
Summary
amplifies
diverse
mechanisms,
disproportionately
affecting
vulnerable
populations.
Targeted
strategies,
public
health
campaigns,
sustainable
planning,
technological
innovations,
can
mitigate
these
Advances
generative
artificial
intelligence
big
analytics
offer
opportunities
tailor
interventions
enhance
predictive
modeling.
A
multidisciplinary
approach
integrating
health,
environmental
science,
clinical
expertise
is
critical
addressing
challenges.
Urgent
action
required
long-term
foster
resilient
systems
globally.
