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Showing 1 to 20 of 29 for “"Fine particulate matter (PM2.5)"”.
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Multiscale Spatial and Temporal Modelling of Fine Particulate Matter (PM2.5) from Wildfire Smoke Using Remote Sensing and Statistical Methods
… in recent decades. Wildfire smoke-generated PM2.5 is considered the most concerning particulate, as it can be inhaled deep into the lungs, penetrate the human respiratory system, and enter the bloodstream. Studies assessing wildfire PM2.5 exposure and population health have traditionally …
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Connecting acellular oxidative potential (OP) with chemical composition and emission sources of ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in the midwestern US
Submission published under a 24 month embargo labeled 'Closed Access', the embargo will last until 2024-05-01
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A Geographical Comparison of the Relationship Between Aerosol Optical Depth and Fine Particulate Matter in Indiana
… that the strongest correlation between the PM2.5 and AOD data sets occurs during the summer and fall. Terra satellite data was used in this study due to availability of images for the geographic area of the state of Indiana during the time period of the study. PM2.5 measurements from 12 IDEM …
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Analysis of the Impact of Air Pollutants, PM2.5 and O3, on Life Expectancy and Quality Adjusted Life-Expectancy in Canada
… the impact of reducing anthropogenic ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5), on mortality rates and incidence of chronic bronchitis (CB) and nonfatal myocardial infarction (AMI). The outcome measures are life expectancy and quality-adjusted life years. The methodologies used include: life …
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Air quality impacts of crop residue burning in India and mitigation alternatives
… USD in India attributable to exposure to ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from crop residue burning, and finds Punjab, Haryana, and Uttar Pradesh contribute the majority (83%-95%) over 2005-2016, with 35-40% of impacts occurring in densely populated areas downwind. Second, this thesis …
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Association between Air Pollution Exposure and Self-Report of Recent Respiratory Infection: A MESA Air study
… Individual ambient air pollution exposures to fine particulate matter (PM2.5), oxides of nitrogen (NOx and NO2), and black carbon (BC) were estimated. Cross-sectional and longitudinal associations were examined with generalized linear models for each pollutant adjusted for confounders: study …
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Economics of air pollution: policy, mortality concentration-response, and increasing marginal benefits of abatement
… abatement. The second essay uses simulations of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) dispersion and compares optimal source-specific pollution control policies with pollution concentration standards and uniform pollution taxes. Optimal policies for PM2.5 regulation yield substantial advantages over …
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Health Risks from On-Road Truck Emissions in Little Village, Chicago Pre- and Post-COVID Pandemic
Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) poses significant health risks, including increased mortality, and truck emissions are a major contributor to urban PM2.5 pollution. As freight activity intensifies in densely populated cities, understanding the impact of truck-related emissions on air …
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Integration of Satellite Remote Sensing and Ground-based Measurement for Modelling the Spatiotemporal Distribution of Fine Particulate Matter at a Regional Scale
… (MODIS) is analyzed to estimate fine particulate matter (PM2.5) concentrations as the target air pollutant. The spatial-temporal distribution of columnar aerosol loading is investigated through mapping MODIS AOD in southern Ontario, Canada throughout 2004. Clear distribution …
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Familial variation in personal PM2.5 exposure within a rural Rwandan community pre and post clean energy intervention
Exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) from solid fuel combustion is a major determinant of global morbidity and mortality. However, demographic variations in personal exposure remain uncertain across many high-risk populations. Liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) stoves have been proven to emit far …
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Beyond Health Co-Benefits: Air Quality-Related Equity Implications of US Decarbonization Policy
… emissions of air pollutants that react to form fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which is a significant cause of premature mortality and disproportionally harms people of color and low-income populations in the U.S. Ambitious climate policy to decarbonize the economy may be an appealing pathway …
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INDOOR COARSE PARTICULATE MATTER: EVALUATING EXPOSURES AND HEALTH EFFECTS IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN
… living in wood stove homes by reducing in-home fine particulate matter (PM2.5). In the original project, characterizing exposure to the coarse fraction of particulate matter (consisting of particles <10 μm and >2.5 μm; PMc) was not proposed. The coarse fraction has been shown to elicit increased …
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INDOOR COARSE PARTICULATE MATTER: EVALUATING EXPOSURES AND HEALTH EFFECTS IN ASTHMATIC CHILDREN
… living in wood stove homes by reducing in-home fine particulate matter (PM2.5). In the original project, characterizing exposure to the coarse fraction of particulate matter (consisting of particles <10 μm and >2.5 μm; PMc) was not proposed. The coarse fraction has been shown to elicit increased …
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Mobile Monitoring of Air Quality in the Washington DC Region
… quality for Particle Number Concentration (PNC), fine particulate matter (PM2.5), and Black Carbon (BC) using mobile monitoring. 2. Derive a method for selecting the best representative mobile monitoring routes to capture within-city spatial patterns of air quality. The end-use of the monitoring …
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Three essays on the environment and health in cities
… I measure occupational exposure levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) for individuals who work by roadways and inside informal settlements. These chapters incorporate elements from economics, public health, and atmospheric science to better understand these issues and the potential …
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IMPACT OF INDOOR AIR POLLUTION ON INFLAMMATORY BIOMARKERS AND CARDIAC AUTONOMIC CONTROL IN HEALTHY SUBJECTS AND PATIENTS WITH CONGESTIVE HEART FAILURE (APICE STUDY)
… HF patients were enrolled. Indoor levels of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) were monitored using a portable detector for 7 days. Together, a 7-day monitoring was performed through a wireless patch that continuously recorded …
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Intraurban Spatiotemporal Variability of Ambient Air Pollutants across Metropolitan St. Louis
… was conducted at the fenceline of a petroleum refinery in Roxana, Illinois. In addition to providing insights into air pollutant impacts from the refinery, these measurements increased the St. Louis area monitoring network density for gaseous air toxics and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) …
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Measuring the Effects of Air Pollution among Persons with Severe Emphysema: The National Emphysema Treatment Trial (NETT)
… Systems database, which included daily values of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone. ZIP code specific exposures were spatially interpolated with the use of log-normal kriged models. This methodology was employed in order to assign exposures in areas with few nearby air pollution monitors. …
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Reducing the air quality impacts of aircraft activity at airports
… results in increased population exposure to fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and ozone (O3). This thesis quantifies the duration and magnitude of the tradeoffs between CO2 emissions and population exposure. The research complements current studies that optimize aircraft operations at airports …
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Evaluating Columbus, Georgia, Tree Canopy Interactions with Air Pollutants Using High Spectral Imagery and Portable PM Sensors
… of five critical air pollutants (CO, NO2, O3, PM2.5, PM10, and SO2.) and sequester 256,000 tonnes of CO2 annually, based on i-Tree’s first-order valuations.</p> <p>Since trees influence fine particulate matter (PM2.5) and the health impacts of PM2.5 are great, a second study was conducted to …
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