Source Apportionment of Elemental Carbon in Different Seasons in Hebei, China

Hou, Dongli; Zhang, Xiang; Zhao, Jingjing; Qiang, Jun; Wang, Jianguo; Wang, Peng; An, Qingxian; Wang, Yan; Wang, Liwei; Yuan, Shihui; Zhang, Feng

doi:10.3389/fenvs.2022.949504

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“…It suggests that combing MISR aerosol data and machine learning algorithms to predict EC in China is feasible. Road length makes the most contribution to the EC model indicating that road traffic is a major source of EC in China, which agrees with ground-based studies at limited monitoring sites (Hou et al 2022). Regarding meteorological conditions, wind direction is the most important natural factor in the EC model.…”

Section: Nationwide Ec Exposure Modelsupporting

confidence: 83%

Atmospheric elemental carbon pollution and its regional health disparities in China

Hang,

Meng,

et al. 2023

Environ. Res. Lett.

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Previous studies have reported that atmospheric elemental carbon (EC) may pose potentially elevated toxicity when compared to total ambient fine particulate matter (PM2.5). However, most research on EC has been conducted in the US and Europe, whereas China experiences significantly higher EC pollution levels. Investigating the health impact of EC exposure in China presents considerable challenges due to the absence of a monitoring network to document long-term EC levels. Despite extensive studies on total PM2.5 in China over the past decade and a significant decrease in its concentration, changes in EC levels and the associated mortality burden remain largely unknown. In our study, we employed a combination of satellite remote sensing, available ground observations, machine learning techniques, and atmospheric big data to predict ground EC concentrations across China for the period 2005–2018, achieving a spatial resolution of 10 km. Our findings reveal that the national average annual mean EC concentration has remained relatively stable since 2005, even as total PM2.5 levels have substantially decreased. Furthermore, we calculated the all-cause non-accidental deaths attributed to long-term EC exposure in China using baseline mortality data and pooled mortality risk from a cohort study. This analysis unveiled significant regional disparities in the mortality burden resulting from long-term EC exposure in China. These variations can be attributed to varying levels of effectiveness in EC regulations across different regions. Specifically, our study highlights that these regulations have been effective in mitigating EC-related health risks in first-tier cities. However, in regions characterized by a highconcentration of coal-power plants and industrial facilities, additional efforts are necessary to control emissions. This observation underscores the importance of tailoring environmental policies and interventions to address the specific challenges posed by varying emission sources and regional contexts.

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Section: Nationwide Ec Exposure Modelsupporting

confidence: 83%