urban pollution health risk Articles
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Science and policy challenges of atmospheric modelling in consideration of health effects
Next generation atmospheric models are required to provide a realistic assessment of different types of chronic and acute environmental conditions and forecast the consequences on population health. These tasks were usually carried out with epidemiological studies, which are not adequate to indicate health effects. Therefore, models should be capable to carry out hazard identification, ...
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Monitor AIR quality in parks and display the parameters on specialized screens
Keeping people informed about the air quality in city parks Learn how the authorities in Gabrovo take advantage of our air quality monitoring station to measure the air pollution in two newly renovated parks in the city. The newly renovated parks – “Markoteya” and “Koleloto”, are visited by locals, and sometimes tourists, every day of the year. Park ...
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Environmental exposure to platinum group elements released by automotive catalytic converters: the risk for children
The increasing use of Platinum Group Elements (PGEs) in vehicle exhaust catalysts causes their anthropogenic emission and spread all over the environment. The PGEs contamination initially occurs in airborne particulate matter, roadside dust, soil, sludge and water, and afterwards results in bioaccumulation in living organisms through diverse pathways. Several studies have reported enhanced PGE ...
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Urban Air Quality Management
' Poor air quality due to pollution is a serious environmental problem in most urban areas. The greatest burden of pollution is on human health. Urban air quality management requires an integrated approach that (i) identifies the most serious problems and measures that offer cost-effective and feasible solutions across a range of economic sectors and pollution sources including industries, ...
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Air Quality Index – Importance of AQI
Clean air is the basic amenity when it comes to healthy living for mankind. Today poor air quality is one of the main reasons for several acute health diseases. It is essential to know the air quality of your locality, city, and nation to assess its impact on your health. Air quality is an outcome of the complex interaction of several factors involving the chemical reactions, meteorological ...
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Air Pollution in Mexico City
Mexico City stands as a paragon of historical richness and cultural diversity, located in the heart of North America. A metropolis teeming with more than 20 million people, it encapsulates the juxtaposition of ancient Aztec temples with modern skyscrapers. But as it moves forward in the 21st century, the city grapples with a tenacious adversary – air pollution. This silent antagonist ...
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