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Many studies have solely focused on the negative impact of the coronavirus while ignoring the fact that the coronavirus was also a blessing in disguise to certain institutions. This study focuses on an exploration of some of the... more
Air quality indices currently in use have been criticized because they do not capture additive effects of multiple pollutants, or reflect the apparent no-threshold concentration-response relationship between air pollution and health. We... more
Road dust (RD) resuspension is one of the main sources of particulate matter in cities with adverse impacts on air quality, health, and climate. Studies on the variability of the deposited PM10 fraction of RD (RD10) have been limited in... more
China’s outstanding growth in recent decades and its open-door policies have made it a growth pole in the Western Pacific. Higher income countries, experiencing sluggish economic growth, have been vying to share in China’s economic... more
In the state of Sao Paulo, Brazil, public policies regarding the air quality aimed at the welfare of the population are strongly dependent on monitoring conducted by the Sao Paulo State Environmental Company (CETESB), which can be... more
Urban trees play a key role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, cleaning air, promoting physical activity, and improving mental health. However, it is still largely unknown how the density and species of urban street trees may impact... more
Observations of the tropical atmosphere are fundamental to the understanding of global changes in air quality, atmospheric oxidation capacity and climate, yet the tropics are under-populated with long-term measurements. The first three... more
... In addition, waste glass seemed to positively contribute to the mortar micro-structural properties resulting in an evident improvement of its mechanical performance [Corinaldesi et al. 2005a]. Mixed colored glass can be utilized in... more
An investigation of microbial air quality in the area of the National Autonomous University of Mexico, located in the southern part of Mexico City, was conducted for one year. Ambient outdoor concentrations and size distribution of... more
Unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) play an increasingly important role in various areas of life, including in terms of protection and security. As a result of fires, volcanic eruptions, or other emergencies, huge amounts of toxic gases,... more
The Air Quality Index (AQI) is an index for reporting daily air quality. A study on the annual and seasonal variations of Air Quality Index over a period of 9 years (1996–2004) based on daily averaged concentration data of criteria air... more
Ozone episodes were observed frequently in Biga Peninsula of Marmara region in Turkey which is suburban site and has forests and agricultural areas. This study aims to understand the role of atmospheric conditions that lead to the ozone... more
Rapid and unplanned industrialization and urbanization has resulted in the deterioration of India’s air quality according to air-quality monitoring carried out in seven major Indian cities in industrial and residential areas between 1995... more
Air pollution is a major problem today that causes serious damage to human health. Urban areas are the most affected by the degradation of air quality caused by anthropogenic gas emissions. Although there are multiple proposals for air... more
— In the last few decades, indoor air problems have increased in Swedish housing, office and school buildings. The problems that are mentioned are mucosal and respiratory symptoms, asthma, skin symptoms, fatigue and headache. In the... more