[HTML][HTML] Role of vegetation as a mitigating factor in the urban context
It is known that the urban environment amplifies the effects of climate change, sometimes
with disastrous consequences that put people at risk. These aspects can be affected by …
with disastrous consequences that put people at risk. These aspects can be affected by …
Particulate matter accumulation by tree foliage is driven by leaf habit types, urbanization-and pollution levels
M Steinparzer, J Schaubmayr, DL Godbold… - Environmental …, 2023 - Elsevier
Particulate matter (PM) pollution poses a significant threat to human health. Greenery,
particularly trees, can act as effective filters for PM, reducing associated health risks …
particularly trees, can act as effective filters for PM, reducing associated health risks …
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 …
[HTML][HTML] Variation in Tree Species Ability to Capture and Retain Airborne Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5)
Human health risks caused by PM2. 5 raise awareness to the role of trees as bio-filters of
urban air pollution, but not all species are equally capable of filtering the air. The objectives …
urban air pollution, but not all species are equally capable of filtering the air. The objectives …
Air pollution removal by trees in public green spaces in Strasbourg city, France
This study integrates i-Tree Eco model in order to estimate air pollution removal by urban
trees in Strasbourg city, France. Applied for the first time in a French city, the model shows …
trees in Strasbourg city, France. Applied for the first time in a French city, the model shows …
Modeled PM2. 5 removal by trees in ten US cities and associated health effects
DJ Nowak, S Hirabayashi, A Bodine, R Hoehn - Environmental pollution, 2013 - Elsevier
Urban particulate air pollution is a serious health issue. Trees within cities can remove fine
particles from the atmosphere and consequently improve air quality and human health. Tree …
particles from the atmosphere and consequently improve air quality and human health. Tree …
Plant species differences in particulate matter accumulation on leaf surfaces
A Sæbø, R Popek, B Nawrot, HM Hanslin… - Science of the Total …, 2012 - Elsevier
Particulate matter (PM) accumulation on leaves of 22 trees and 25 shrubs was examined in
test fields in Norway and Poland. Leaf PM in different particle size fractions (PM10, PM2. 5 …
test fields in Norway and Poland. Leaf PM in different particle size fractions (PM10, PM2. 5 …
Estimating the removal of atmospheric particulate pollution by the urban tree canopy of London, under current and future environments
Urban green space and particularly the tree canopy have been highlighted as offering a
mitigation potential against atmospheric particulate pollution. In this paper current and future …
mitigation potential against atmospheric particulate pollution. In this paper current and future …
Deposition of particulate matter of different size fractions on leaf surfaces and in waxes of urban forest species
K Dzierżanowski, R Popek, H Gawrońska… - International journal …, 2011 - Taylor & Francis
Particulate matter (PM) is an air contaminant in urban and industrial areas that often
exceeds limit values, creating serious problems due to its harmful effects on health. Planting …
exceeds limit values, creating serious problems due to its harmful effects on health. Planting …
Framework for systematic indicator selection to assess effects of land management on ecosystem services
Land management is an important factor that affects ecosystem services provision. However,
interactions between land management, ecological processes and ecosystem service …
interactions between land management, ecological processes and ecosystem service …