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 …

The global urbanization has promoted rapid economic and social development,
accompanied by the population growth. 1 To meet the living needs of the high-density …

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