Comparative analysis of methods for air pollution assessing in the Arctic mining area

Opekunova, M. G.; Opekunov, A. Yu.; Elsukova, Ekaterina; Kukushkin, S. Yu.; Janson, Svetlana Yu.

doi:10.1016/j.apr.2020.08.017

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“…Its thickness, as well as the number of days with snow, is declining in many regions of Europe [Olefs et al 2020, Gentilucci et al 2023, Stucchi et al 2023, Szyga-Pluta 2021. Analysis of the data from IMGW, Human pressure on air quality effects an increase in the amount of anthropogenic substances (suspended matter, hydrocarbons, metals) in precipitation [Douglas, Sturm 2004, Fonseca-Salazar et al 2023, Kashulina et al 2014, Opekunova et al 2021]. Air quality is directly correlated with the properties of precipitation in a given area.…”

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“…Allan, Jonasson 1978, Barrie, Vet 1984, Landsberger, Jervis 1985. Numerous articles confirmed significant changes of snow cover properties in urban and industrial areas [including Douglas, Sturm 2004, Kushulina et al 2014, Opekunova et al 2021. Recently, due to dynamic increase in fuel and energy prices [Inacio et al 2023, Ślusarczyk et al 2023, Wielgosiński et al 2017, Wood et al 2022, there is the risk of deteriorating air quality in inhabited zones -cities, suburbs and villages.…”

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confidence: 98%

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Hidden in snow: Selected aspects of chemical composition of an urban snow cover (Kielce, SE Poland)

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Kozłowski,

Śliwa

et al. 2023

Environmental Protection and Natural Resources

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Snow cover is a valuable source of information about air quality. It enables detection of dust and other air pollutants which have been accumulated throughout the period since the snow cover was formed. Research conducted in Kielce confirms multidirectional human pressure from local and regional emission sources. Combustion of fuels resulted in lower pH and increased EC, SO4 and NO3 concentrations in the southern and northern parts of the city. Elevated concentrations of Cl and Na indicate the effect of transportation and winter road maintenance. Apart from local emitters, air quality in Kielce is affected by the regional sources, including the nearby center of the lime and cement industries. Climate change is reflected in the number of days with snow and thickness of snow cover, declining since the 1990s.

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