Air Pollution of Nature Reserves near Cities in Russia

Air Pollution in Mega Cities: A Case Study of Istanbul

A megacity is defined by the United Nations as a metropolitan area with a total population of more than 10 million people. This chapter provides a brief introduction to the air pollution in megacities worldwide. This is an extensive topic and brings together recent comprehensive reviews from particular megacities. We have here highlighted the air quality in megacities that are of particular rel...

Air Pollution with Asbestos in Several Cities in Romania

Air Pollution and Odor in Communities Near Industrial Swine Operations

BACKGROUND Odors can affect health and quality of life. Industrialized animal agriculture creates odorant compounds that are components of a mixture of agents that could trigger symptoms reported by neighbors of livestock operations. OBJECTIVE We quantified swine odor episodes reported by neighbors and the relationships of these episodes with environmental measurements. METHODS Between Sept...

Conservation Benefits of Marine Reserves are Undiminished Near Coastal Rivers and Cities

1 Australian Rivers Institute – Coast & Estuaries and School of Environment, Griffith University, Gold Coast, QLD 4222, Australia 2 School of Science & Engineering, University of the Sunshine Coast, Maroochydore, DC, QLD 4558, Australia 3 School of Biological Sciences, University of Queensland, St Lucia, QLD 4072, Australia 4 Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organization, Marine ...

Numerical Modelling for Studying the Impact of Urban Air Pollution in Natural Reserves around Setúbal City

Numerical modelling was used to study the impact of urban air pollution from Setúbal City in two important natural reserves. Setúbal is a city in the middle south Portugal with a large resident population, important industry and intense traffic activities. There is an important harbour, which is responsible for intense heavy vehicle traffic. Setúbal is surrounded by two natural reserves, a moun...