Urbanization is one of the major transformations, along with industrialization and economic
development, profoundly impacting human society and its living environment. Among the …

While urbanization has boosted the global economy, it is putting increasing pressure on air
quality. Previous studies on the link between urbanization and air pollution have tended to …

Urbanization is one of the biggest social transformations of modern time, driving and driven
by multiple social, economic, and environmental processes. The impacts of urbanization on …

More than half of the world's population now lives in cities as a result of unprecedented
urbanization during the second half of the 20th century. The urban population is projected to …

Different socioeconomic developments have substantially shaped the unique characters of
cities in urban agglomerations, which may have led to uncertainties in the interpretations of …

China's rapid urbanization has aggravated its air pollution problems and subsequently
results in increased interests in the relationship between urbanization and PM 2.5 …

Considering the existential threat that global warming poses to humanity, the current focus
on climate change is undoubtedly justified. However, this should not overshadow the fact …

Poor air quality is a pressing policy issue that spans public health and environmental
portfolios, and governments worldwide are investing in a wide array of measures to address …

Urbanization and air quality are both closely linked to sustainable development and human
well-being. However, few studies discussed the improvement effect, stage characteristics …

Air pollution has become part of the daily existence of many people who work, live and use
the streets in Asian cities. Each day millions of city dwellers breathe air polluted with …