Particulate Matter Pollution and Global Agricultural Productivity

Das, S.; Pal, Debanjana; Sarkar, Abhijit

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-63249-6_4

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“…All of them are close to point sources and affect the turbidity of the atmosphere [ 116 ]. The impact of PM’s many components on the temperature distribution and radiation balance in the atmosphere varies [ 12 ]. However, vegetation has a considerable impact on PAR.…”

Section: Pm Pollution: Sources Elemental Composition and Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Several steps have been taken to reduce particle air pollution at the source to control atmospheric concentration levels due to the harmful health impacts, including emission reductions, restrictions, and objectives (e.g., WHO Air Quality Guidelines) [ 11 ]. Different air filtering techniques have been adopted to improve indoor air quality [ 12 ]. Air filtration techniques may successfully reduce the deterioration of indoor air quality and remove air contaminants, but they are quite costly and relatively local [ 13 ].…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Breathing Fresh Air in the City: Implementing Avenue Trees as a Sustainable Solution to Reduce Particulate Pollution in Urban Agglomerations

Mandal

Popek

Przybysz

et al. 2023

Plants

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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 pollution sources, it has long been hard to rely on source control techniques to manage this issue. Due to the fact that urban trees may provide a variety of ecosystem services, there is an urgent need to investigate alternative strategies for dramatically improving air quality. PM has always been a significant concern due to its adverse effects on humans and the entire ecosystem. The severity of this issue has risen in the current global environmental context. Numerous studies on respiratory and other human disorders have revealed a statistical relationship between human exposure to outdoor levels of particles or dust and harmful health effects. These risks are undeniably close to industrial areas where these airborne, inhalable particles are produced. The combined and individual effects of the particle and gaseous contaminants on plants’ general physiology can be detrimental. According to research, plant leaves, the primary receptors of PM pollution, can function as biological filters to remove significant amounts of particles from the atmosphere of urban areas. This study showed that vegetation could provide a promising green infrastructure (GI) for better air quality through the canopy and leaf-level processes, going beyond its traditional role as a passive target and sink for air pollutants. Opportunities exist for urban GI as a natural remedy for urban pollution caused by PMs.

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Section: Pm Pollution: Sources Elemental Composition and Impactsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Breathing Fresh Air in the City: Implementing Avenue Trees as a Sustainable Solution to Reduce Particulate Pollution in Urban Agglomerations

Mandal

Popek

Przybysz

et al. 2023

Plants

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“…Metals can be absorbed by the roots [55] and be present on plants, and in turn affect the biochemical processes [56]. The direct deposition of particulate matter onto the surfaces of leaves can cause damage due to pH of the particulates [57], and potentially inhibit photosynthesis and respiration leading to the decaying of leaf matter, with the associated negative effects on agriculture [58].…”

Section: Environmental Effectsmentioning

confidence: 99%

Deep learning in airborne particulate matter sensing: a review

Grant-Jacob

Mills

2022

J. Phys. Commun.

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Airborne particulate matter pollution is a global health problem that affects people from all demographics. To reduce the impact of such pollution and enable mitigation and policy planning, quantifying individuals’ exposure to pollution is necessary. To achieve this, effective monitoring of airborne particulates is required, through monitoring of pollution hotspots and sources. Furthermore, since pollution is a global problem, which varies from urban areas to city centres, industrial facilities to inside homes, a variety of sensors might be needed. Current sensing techniques either lack species resolution on a world scale, lack real-time capabilities, or are too expensive or too large for mass deployment. However, recent work using deep learning techniques has expanded the capability of current sensors and allowed the development of new techniques that have the potential for worldwide, species specific, real-time monitoring. Here, it is proposed how deep learning can enable sensor design for the development of small, low-cost sensors for real-time monitoring of particulate matter pollution, whilst unlocking the capability for predicting future particulate events and health inference from particulates, for both individuals and the environment in general.

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“…Combustion, factories, mining, demolition, agricultural operations, volcanoes, forest fires, motor vehicles, and wood combustion are all sources of PM. Chronic respiratory disease is increased by inhaling enough PM over time [9]. The toxicity of particles varies depending on their composition.…”

Section: Particulate Mattermentioning

confidence: 99%

Assessment of air quality at Takoradi technical university (TTU) satellite campus (akatakyi) and it’s environ

Kyere¹,

Arkoh²,

Ellis³

et al. 2022

Int. J. Sci. Res. Arch.

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Air pollution poses a challenge to human life, meanwhile, air quality in human inhabitancy is usually given less attention. Therefore, the study aims at assessing air pollution at Takoradi Technical University (TTU-Akatakyi campus) and its environs. The assessment was done to determine the particulate matter in the study area using a Haz-dust Monitor-5000. Before data collection, the sampler was calibrated and set to start for 24 hours. Data recorded were analysed using Microsoft Office Excel. The results were compared to EPA-Ghana and WHO Guidelines Values. TTU Akatakyi Campus, Bokro Township, and Diamond Cement Factory recorded mean PM1 values of 3.10, 3.19, and 3.56 mg/m3, respectively. The highest PM2.5 mean value (3.57 mg/m3) was recorded at Diamond Cement Factory whereas the least PM2.5 (3.11mg/m3) was at TTU-Akatakyi Campus. The highest PM10 mean value (3.80 mg/m3) was recorded at Diamond Cement Factory while the least (3.12 mg/m3) was at TTU Akatakyi Campus. The highest recorded Total Suspended Particulate (TSP) mean value (3.62 mg/m3) was at Diamond Cement Factory while the least (3.11 mg/m3) was at TTU Akatakyi Campus. The recorded values were above EPA-Ghana and WHO guidelines, which implies that the air quality in the study area at the time of the study was harmful to human health.

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Particulate Matter Pollution and Global Agricultural Productivity

Cited by 20 publications

References 106 publications

Breathing Fresh Air in the City: Implementing Avenue Trees as a Sustainable Solution to Reduce Particulate Pollution in Urban Agglomerations

Breathing Fresh Air in the City: Implementing Avenue Trees as a Sustainable Solution to Reduce Particulate Pollution in Urban Agglomerations

Deep learning in airborne particulate matter sensing: a review

Assessment of air quality at Takoradi technical university (TTU) satellite campus (akatakyi) and it’s environ

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