WSEAS TRANSACTIONS ON ENVIRONMENT AND DEVELOPMENT,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
20, С. 8 - 15
Опубликована: Окт. 26, 2023
This
study
conducts
a
complex
analysis
to
evaluate
urban
air
pollution
and
climate
dynamics
impacts
on
COVID-19
viral
infection
incidence
mortality
in
Bucharest
metropolitan
city
Romania.
It
is
motivated
by
the
pandemic
occurrence
environmental/health
challenges
caused
increasing
urbanization
Bucharest.
paper
presents
temporal
patterns
characteristics
of
main
pollutants
PM2.5
PM10
(inhalable
particulate
matter
with
aerodynamic
size
less
than
or
equal
2.5
µm
10
µm,
respectively)
as
well
nitrogen
dioxide-NO2,
ozone-O3,
sulfur
dioxide-SO2,
carbon
monoxide-CO
during
period
March
2020–March
2022
through
integration
time-series
surface
observation
satellite
data.
Through
employing
descriptive
statistics
regression
models
for
multiple
datasets
climate-related
parameters
such
temperature
at
2m
height
(T),
relative
humidity
(RH),
wind
speed
intensity
(w),
direction,
Planetary
Boundary
Layer
height-PBL,
solar
irradiance-SI,
this
found
that
seasonal
variation
aerosol
loading
(PM2.5
PM10)
over
investigated
have
direct
impact
spreading.
Nevertheless,
additional
environmental
epidemiological
investigations
are
required
test
causality
seasonality
its
severity.
Journal of Cleaner Production,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
432, С. 139735 - 139735
Опубликована: Ноя. 15, 2023
Since
the
beginning
of
COVID-19
outbreak,
understanding
its
impacts
on
cities
has
received
much
attention
in
science
and
policy
circles.
This
paper
systematically
reviews
literature
interface
pandemic
urban
sustainability.
The
objective
is
to
portray
brought
by
outbreak
environments
within
sustainability
framework
detect
trends
challenges
for
future
research.
follows
a
methodology
that
integrates
both
bibliometric
systematic
review
approaches.
first
approach
relies
analysis
provide
an
overview
landscape
main
this
nexus.
second
presents
content
deepens
work
outlining
emerged
five
different
key
topics
role
resilient
planning
discussed
as
integrative
concept
face
diverse
construction
sustainable
post-pandemic
scenario.
Likewise,
study
deliberates
research
related
planning,
social
equity,
healthy
environments,
mobility,
circular
economy.
serves
guide
researchers
planners
understand
emerging
British Journal of Sports Medicine,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
58(15), С. 870 - 881
Опубликована: Июль 2, 2024
The
upcoming
Paris
2024
Olympic
and
Paralympic
Games
could
face
environmental
challenges
related
to
heat,
air
quality
water
quality.
These
will
pose
potential
threats
athletes
impact
thousands
of
stakeholders
millions
spectators.
Recognising
the
multifaceted
nature
these
challenges,
a
range
strategies
be
essential
for
mitigating
adverse
effects
on
participants,
spectators
alike.
From
personalised
interventions
attendees
comprehensive
measures
implemented
by
organisers,
holistic
approach
is
crucial
address
possible
interplay
factors
during
event.
This
evidence-based
review
highlights
various
anticipated
at
2024,
offering
applicable
athletes,
Additionally,
it
provides
recommendations
Local
Organising
Committees
International
Committee
that
may
future
Games.
In
summary,
offers
solutions
consideration
responsible
affected
2024.
Atmosphere,
Год журнала:
2024,
Номер
15(7), С. 783 - 783
Опубликована: Июнь 29, 2024
The
port
of
Cartagena,
south-east
Spain,
is
noted
for
its
intense
activity.
This
paper
presents
the
influence
COVID-19
pandemic
on
recorded
levels
six
pollutants.
Fifteen
years
measurements
were
used,
with
two
objectives.
first
was
to
investigate
how
these
pollutants
evolved,
together
their
usual
cycles.
second
objective
ascertain
whether
had
an
impact
concentrations
recorded.
results
showed
that
nitrogen
oxide
remained
steady
in
half
measurement
period
and
decreased
half.
SO2
irregularly,
whereas
O3
PM10
presented
concentrations.
annual
cycle
observed
oxides
O3.
Only
evidenced
no
weekly
cycle.
Finally,
analysis
pre-
post-pandemic
revealed
a
sharp
decrease
oxides,
not
seen
have
any
other
In
addition,
NO2
emerged
as
best
indicator
human
activity—represented
by
car
maritime
traffic—due
response
relaxation
measures.
Lamb
weather
types
calculated.
unclassified
type
most
frequent.
However,
greatest
concentration
changes
anticyclonic
eastern
flow
types.
Remote Sensing,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
15(12), С. 3167 - 3167
Опубликована: Июнь 18, 2023
The
lockdown
adopted
in
Spain
to
combat
the
global
pandemic
due
coronavirus
disease
(COVID-19)
led
a
significant
reduction
emission
of
aerosols
produced
by
road
traffic
and
industry.
This
study
aims
detect
changes
column
COVID-19
lockdown.
High-quality
AErosol
RObotic
NETwork
(AERONET)
measurements
AOD
(aerosol
optical
depth),
AE
(Ångström
exponent)
SSA
(single
scattering
albedo)
over
period
2012–2020
are
used
for
this
purpose.
Ten
AERONET
stations
with
available
during
post-lockdown
periods
long
previous
data
record
selected.
well
distributed
throughout
Spain,
covering
different
areas
population
densities.
A
comprehensive
set
three
statistical
tests
applied
assess
general
dataset,
central
tendency
low
high
values
each
parameter.
analyses
conducted
2020
comparing
daily
aerosol
recorded
same
calendar
days
2012–2019.
results
indicate
increase
decrease
post-lockdown.
While
shows
no
overall
behaviour,
is
parameter
most
sensitive
anthropogenic
contribution,
an
almost
all
both
periods.
contributes
addressing
impact
provides
methodologies
its
footprint.
International Journal of Digital Earth,
Год журнала:
2023,
Номер
17(1)
Опубликована: Дек. 26, 2023
We
investigate
the
impact
of
NO2
emissions
reduction
on
O3
and
CH4
levels
in
14
metropolitan
areas
Japan
2020.
To
account
for
meteorological
variations,
we
employ
business-as-usual
air
quality
time
series
generated
by
machine
learning
models.
Additionally,
use
satellite
observations
biogeochemical
model
simulations
to
analyse
changes.
During
lockdown
period
from
April
7
May
25
2020,
observed
a
that
equated
decrease
equivalent
3.4
5
years
corresponding
trends
roadside
ambient
recorded
2010
2019.
After
normalization,
decreased
14.5%
at
stations
19.1%
stations.
Surprisingly,
did
not
immediately
lead
increased
O3.
Instead,
rose
after
lockdown,
specifically
August
due
favorable
sunny
conditions.
This
finding
is
important
has
been
reported
previous
studies.
found
changes
CO
marginally
contributed
variations
across
study
areas.
It
recommended
simultaneously
reduce
NOx
as
well
non-methane
volatile
organic
compounds
mitigate
their
adverse
effects
future
policies.
