The characteristics and mixing states of PM2.5 during a winter dust storm in Ningbo of the Yangtze River Delta, China

Cai, Qiuliang; Dai, Xiaorong; Lǐ, Jiànróng; Tong, Lei; Ye, Hui; Cao, Ming-Yang; Li, Mei; Xiao, Hang

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2019.136146

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“…Air pollution is associated with respiratory and cardiovascular diseases such as stroke, asthma, and pneumonia [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 29 ]. Since eyes are directly exposed to air pollutants, it is likely that air pollution can cause eye-related diseases.…”

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“…The pollutants in the dust combined with intensified desertification in China are resulting in more and longer DS events [ 12 , 13 ]. Particulate matter (PM) concentration levels also increase due to DS [ 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 17 ].…”

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“…Past studies have identified associations between DSs and hospitalization due to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases [ 11 , 12 , 13 , 14 , 15 , 16 , 18 , 19 , 20 ]. However, the effects of DSs on the eye, which is directly exposed, are rarely discussed.…”

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Dust Storms Increase the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Chen

Liu

2022

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The main purpose of this study was to examine the association between dust storms (DSs) and age-related macular degeneration (AMD) using a 5 year representative national dataset with one million participants, according to information on DS, meteorology, and air pollution in Taiwan. There were 18,855 AMD outpatient cases and 1080 AMD inpatient cases during 2008–2012. A Poisson time-series model was used for the analysis. The results show that AMD cases are significantly associated with exposure to dust storm events. Average daily numbers of wet and dry AMD outpatient cases increased from 6.03 and 4.26 on no-event days to 8.25 and 6.67, 2 days after DSs. Average daily numbers of wet and dry AMD inpatient cases increased from 0.26 and 0.33 on no-event days to 0.58 and 0.75, 1 day after DSs. Both genders and different age groups are all affected by the occurrence of DSs, especially 1 and 2 days after DS events. Women are at a higher risk of outpatient visits and hospitalizations for relatively severe wet AMD. Although AMD highly correlated with age, this study also found that dry AMD outpatient visits in people under the age of 50 were also found to be significantly associated with DS events. In order to protect the health of eyes and avoid AMD, one should reduce or avoid outdoor activities when DS events occur.

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Dust Storms Increase the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

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Liu

2022

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“…Our research was conducted in Ningbo, situated along the southeastern coast of China, south of the Yangtze River Delta, ranked as the world's third-largest port city. The research site was located on the roof of the Ningbo Urban Environment Observation and Research Station (NUEORS, 29.75° N, 121.9° E), Chinese Academy of Sciences, Chunxiao Town, Beilun District, Ningbo, with an altitude of about 15 m. More detailed information on this site has been mentioned in a previous study [ 34 ].…”

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Sampling efficiency of a polyurethane foam air sampler: Effect of temperature

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“…Countries around the world are suffering from the problem of air pollutants, so research on the emission reduction of air pollutants has been a burning issue. It is noted that the structure of energy consumption is closely related to the emissions of air pollutants [9,10]. At the same time, many researchers have also studied emission reduction from a technological perspective [11,12].…”

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An Air Pollutant Emission Reduction Path of China’s Power Industry

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In China, as the major source of energy consumption and air pollutant emissions, the power industry is not only the principal force that bears the responsibility of national emission reduction targets but also a breakthrough that reflects the effectiveness of emission reduction. In this study, based on the integrated MARKAL-EFOM system (TIMES) model and scenario analysis method, a bottom-up energy system optimization model for the power industry was established, and four scenarios with different constraints were set up to predict and analyze the power demand and the energy consumption structure. Emission characteristics, emission reduction characteristics, and emission reduction cost of sulfur dioxide (SO2), nitrogen oxide (NOX), particulate matter 2.5 (PM2.5), and mercury (Hg) were quantitatively studied. Finally, for the environmentally friendly development and optimal adjustment of power production systems in China, the control path in the power industry that is conducive to the emission reduction of air pollutants was obtained, which is of great significance for the ultimate realization of climate friendliness. The results demonstrate that from 2020 to 2050, the power demand of the terminal departments will increase, with the composition significantly changed. The focus of power demand will change from industry to the service industry gradually. If no additional targeted emission reduction or adjustment policies are added in the power industry, the primary energy and air pollutant emissions will increase significantly, putting great pressure on resources and the environment. For the emission reduction of air pollutants, the promotion effect of emission reduction measures, such as the implementation and promotion of non-fossil fuels, is restricted. The power industry can introduce and maximize the best available technologies while optimizing the structure of energy consumption to realize efficient emission reduction of air pollutants and energy conservation. In 2030, emissions will reach peak values with reasonable emission reduction cost. This has the additional effect of abating energy consumption and preventing deterioration of the ecological environment, which is of profound significance for the ultimate realization of climate friendliness.

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The characteristics and mixing states of PM2.5 during a winter dust storm in Ningbo of the Yangtze River Delta, China

Cited by 25 publications

References 46 publications

Dust Storms Increase the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Dust Storms Increase the Risk of Age-Related Macular Degeneration

Sampling efficiency of a polyurethane foam air sampler: Effect of temperature

An Air Pollutant Emission Reduction Path of China’s Power Industry

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