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Factors Influencing O 3 Concentration in Traffic and Urban Environments: A Case Study of Guangzhou City

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  • Tao Liu

    (College of Geographical Science, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
    Guangdong Open Laboratory of Geospatial Information Technology and Application, Lab of Guangdong for Utilization of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Jia Sun

    (Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511485, China
    These authors contributed equally to this work.)

  • Baihua Liu

    (College of Geographical Science, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China
    Guangdong Open Laboratory of Geospatial Information Technology and Application, Lab of Guangdong for Utilization of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China)

  • Miao Li

    (College of Geographical Science, Harbin Normal University, Harbin 150025, China)

  • Yingbin Deng

    (Guangdong Open Laboratory of Geospatial Information Technology and Application, Lab of Guangdong for Utilization of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
    Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511485, China)

  • Wenlong Jing

    (Guangdong Open Laboratory of Geospatial Information Technology and Application, Lab of Guangdong for Utilization of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
    Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511485, China)

  • Ji Yang

    (Guangdong Open Laboratory of Geospatial Information Technology and Application, Lab of Guangdong for Utilization of Remote Sensing and Geographical Information System, Guangzhou Institute of Geography, Guangdong Academy of Sciences, Guangzhou 510070, China
    Southern Marine Science and Engineering Guangdong Laboratory (Guangzhou), Guangzhou 511485, China)

Abstract

Ozone (O 3 ) pollution is a serious issue in China, posing a significant threat to people’s health. Traffic emissions are the main pollutant source in urban areas. NO X and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from traffic emissions are the main precursors of O 3 . Thus, it is crucial to investigate the relationship between traffic conditions and O 3 pollution. This study focused on the potential relationship between O 3 concentration and traffic conditions at a roadside and urban background in Guangzhou, one of the largest cities in China. The results demonstrated that no significant difference in the O 3 concentration was observed between roadside and urban background environments. However, the O 3 concentration was 2 to 3 times higher on sunny days (above 90 μg/m 3 ) than on cloudy days due to meteorological conditions. The results confirmed that limiting traffic emissions may increase O 3 concentrations in Guangzhou. Therefore, the focus should be on industrial, energy, and transportation emission mitigation and the influence of meteorological conditions to minimize O 3 pollution. The results in this study provide some theoretical basis for mitigation emission policies in China.

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  • Tao Liu & Jia Sun & Baihua Liu & Miao Li & Yingbin Deng & Wenlong Jing & Ji Yang, 2022. "Factors Influencing O 3 Concentration in Traffic and Urban Environments: A Case Study of Guangzhou City," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 19(19), pages 1-13, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:19:y:2022:i:19:p:12961-:d:938019
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