Ozone pollution: a major health hazard worldwide
Oxides of nitrogen (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) released into the
atmosphere can react in the presence of solar irradiation, leading to ozone formation in the …
atmosphere can react in the presence of solar irradiation, leading to ozone formation in the …
A review of strategies for mitigating roadside air pollution in urban street canyons
Urban street canyons formed by high-rise buildings restrict the dispersion of vehicle
emissions, which pose severe health risks to the public by aggravating roadside air quality …
emissions, which pose severe health risks to the public by aggravating roadside air quality …
Cities, settlements and key infrastructure
In all cities and urban areas, the risk faced by people and assets from hazards associated
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
with climate change has increased (high confidence1). Urban areas are now home to 4.2 …
Effects of anthropogenic and biogenic volatile organic compounds on Los Angeles air quality
Assessing the role of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) in production of ozone and
secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is especially important in light of ongoing policy goals …
secondary organic aerosol (SOA) is especially important in light of ongoing policy goals …
Designing vegetation barriers for urban air pollution abatement: A practical review for appropriate plant species selection
Vegetation can form a barrier between traffic emissions and adjacent areas, but the optimal
configuration and plant composition of such green infrastructure (GI) are currently unclear …
configuration and plant composition of such green infrastructure (GI) are currently unclear …
The urban forest and ecosystem services: impacts on urban water, heat, and pollution cycles at the tree, street, and city scale
SJ Livesley, EG McPherson… - Journal of environmental …, 2016 - Wiley Online Library
Many environmental challenges are exacerbated within the urban landscape, such as
stormwater runoff and flood risk, chemical and particulate pollution of urban air, soil and …
stormwater runoff and flood risk, chemical and particulate pollution of urban air, soil and …
The benefits of trees for livable and sustainable communities
JB Turner‐Skoff, N Cavender - Plants, People, Planet, 2019 - Wiley Online Library
Societal Impact Statement Trees play a critical role for people and the planet. Numerous
studies have demonstrated that the presence of trees and urban nature can improve …
studies have demonstrated that the presence of trees and urban nature can improve …
Modern compact cities: how much greenery do we need?
A Russo, GT Cirella - International journal of environmental research and …, 2018 - mdpi.com
The modern compact city is identified as a high-density and mixed-use pattern. Its features
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …
are believed to contribute to a form of functional urban design that supports sustainability …
Tropospheric ozone and its precursors from the urban to the global scale from air quality to short-lived climate forcer
Ozone holds a certain fascination in atmospheric science. It is ubiquitous in the atmosphere,
central to tropospheric oxidation chemistry, yet harmful to human and ecosystem health as …
central to tropospheric oxidation chemistry, yet harmful to human and ecosystem health as …
[HTML][HTML] The nexus between air pollution, green infrastructure and human health
Cities are constantly evolving and so are the living conditions within and between them.
Rapid urbanization and the ever-growing need for housing have turned large areas of many …
Rapid urbanization and the ever-growing need for housing have turned large areas of many …