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Issuances of Automotive Vehicles and the Impacts on Air Quality in the Largest City in the Brazilian Amazon

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  • Elizabeth Cartaxo

    (Technology College, Federal University of Amazonas, Manaus 69080-900, Amazon, Brazil)

  • Ilsa Valois

    (Nilton Lins University, Manaus 69058-030, Amazon, Brazil)

  • Vladimiro Miranda

    (Institute for Systems and Computer Engineering, Technology and Science (INESC TEC), Porto 4200-465, Portugal)

  • Marcia Costa

    (Metropolitan University of Manaus, Manaus 69050-000, Amazon, Brazil)

Abstract

Manaus, a city of more than two million people, suffers problems arising from strong sunlight and aggravated by several factors, such as traffic congestion and greenhouse gas emissions generated by evaporation and burning of fuel. The present study examined Carbon Monoxide (CO) and Nitrogen Dioxide (NO 2 ) emissions in an urban area of the city using different methodologies. CO and NO 2 were measured using automated and passive analyzers, respectively. Meanwhile, direct monitoring of these pollutants was performed in vehicular sources in the vicinity of sampling locations. Results showed that levels of carbon monoxide vary over time, being higher during peak movement of vehicles. NO 2 values have exceeded the recommendations of the World Health Organization (WHO), and monitoring at source showed high levels of CO and NO 2 emissions to the atmosphere.

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  • Elizabeth Cartaxo & Ilsa Valois & Vladimiro Miranda & Marcia Costa, 2018. "Issuances of Automotive Vehicles and the Impacts on Air Quality in the Largest City in the Brazilian Amazon," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 10(11), pages 1-14, November.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsusta:v:10:y:2018:i:11:p:4091-:d:181306
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    1. Michał Adamczak & Adrianna Toboła & Jadwiga Fijałkowska & Piotr Cyplik & Maciej Tórz, 2020. "Analysis of Incentives to Eco-Driving for Car Rental Companies’ Customers," Sustainability, MDPI, vol. 12(24), pages 1-20, December.
    2. Fonseca Morello, Thiago, 2023. "Hospitalization due to fire-induced pollution in the Brazilian Amazon: A causal inference analysis with an assessment of policy trade-offs," World Development, Elsevier, vol. 161(C).

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