A review of road traffic-derived non-exhaust particles: emissions, physicochemical characteristics, health risks, and mitigation measures
Implementation of regulatory standards has reduced exhaust emissions of particulate matter
from road traffic substantially in the developed world. However, nonexhaust particle …
from road traffic substantially in the developed world. However, nonexhaust particle …
Organic peroxides in aerosol: key reactive intermediates for multiphase processes in the atmosphere
Organic peroxides (POs) are organic molecules with one or more peroxide (− O–O−)
functional groups. POs are commonly regarded as chemically labile termination products …
functional groups. POs are commonly regarded as chemically labile termination products …
How low can you go? Air pollution affects mortality at very low levels
S Weichenthal, L Pinault, T Christidis, RT Burnett… - Science …, 2022 - science.org
The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new guidelines for outdoor fine
particulate air pollution (PM2. 5) recommending an annual average concentration of 5 …
particulate air pollution (PM2. 5) recommending an annual average concentration of 5 …
Mortality risk from United States coal electricity generation
Policy-makers seeking to limit the impact of coal electricity-generating units (EGUs, also
known as power plants) on air quality and climate justify regulations by quantifying the …
known as power plants) on air quality and climate justify regulations by quantifying the …
Unequal airborne exposure to toxic metals associated with race, ethnicity, and segregation in the USA
Persons of color have been exposed to a disproportionate burden of air pollution across the
United States for decades. Yet, the inequality in exposure to known toxic elements of air …
United States for decades. Yet, the inequality in exposure to known toxic elements of air …
Mortality attributable to long-term exposure to ambient fine particulate matter: insights from the epidemiologic evidence for understudied locations
Epidemiologic cohort studies have consistently demonstrated that long-term exposure to
ambient fine particles (PM2. 5) is associated with mortality. Nevertheless, extrapolating …
ambient fine particles (PM2. 5) is associated with mortality. Nevertheless, extrapolating …
Toward cleaner air and better health: Current state, challenges, and priorities
W Huang, H Xu, J Wu, M Ren, Y Ke, J Qiao - Science, 2024 - science.org
The most up-to-date estimate of the global burden of disease indicates that ambient air
pollution, including fine particulate matter and ozone, contributes to an estimated 5.2 million …
pollution, including fine particulate matter and ozone, contributes to an estimated 5.2 million …
Air Quality, Health, and Equity Benefits of Carbon Neutrality and Clean Air Pathways in China
In the pursuit of carbon neutrality, China's 2060 targets have been largely anchored in
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with less emphasis on the consequential benefits for …
reducing greenhouse gas emissions, with less emphasis on the consequential benefits for …
[HTML][HTML] Unpacking the factors contributing to changes in PM2. 5-associated mortality in China from 2013 to 2019
From 2013 to 2019, a series of air pollution control actions significantly reduced PM 2.5
pollution in China. Control actions included changes in activity levels, structural adjustment …
pollution in China. Control actions included changes in activity levels, structural adjustment …
Lung megakaryocytes engulf inhaled airborne particles to promote intrapulmonary inflammation and extrapulmonary distribution
J Qiu, J Ma, Z Dong, Q Ren, Q Shan, J Liu… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Many lung immune cells are known to respond to inhaled particulate matter. However,
current known responses cannot explain how particles induce thrombosis in the lung and …
current known responses cannot explain how particles induce thrombosis in the lung and …