This study numerically investigates the influence of trees on air quality in Madrid urban area
(Spain). Simulations are performed using the mesoscale model WRF/Chem (EPA, US) and …

Research on biogenic volatile organic compound (BVOC) emissions has mainly focused on
native species in natural ecosystems. However, much of the ozone and aerosol formation …

Vegetation has been well recognized for its ability in improving air quality and alleviating
global warming. Tree planting has been used to mitigate urban heat island phenomena …

Santiago, Chile has the distinction of having among the worst urban air pollution problems in
Latin America. As part of an atmospheric pollution reduction plan, the Santiago Regional …

Abstract Present day Mexico City was established on the banks of the now dead Lake
Texcoco by Aztec Indians in ad 1325. Over time, increasing population growth, urbanization …

Outdoor air pollution is considered as the most serious environmental problem for human
health, associated with some million deaths worldwide per year. Cities have to cope with the …

There is a considerable potential to further develop the beneficial use of vegetation to
promote urban environmental quality and citizen health. For this, basic knowledge of plant …

The issue of air pollution from particulate matter (PM) is getting worse as more and more
people move into urban areas around the globe. Due to the complexity and diversity of …

Particulate pollution is a serious health problem throughout the world, exacerbating a wide
range of respiratory and vascular illnesses in urban areas. The use of trees to reduce the …

In an increasingly urbanized world, air pollution mitigation is considered one of most
important issues in city planning. Urban trees help to improve air quality by facilitating …