Air Quality and Climate Impacts of Alternative Bus Technologies in Greater London

Chong, Uven; Yim, Steve Hung Lam; Barrett, Steven R. H.; Boies, Adam M.

doi:10.1021/es4055274

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“…(Cui et al, 2020). The similar post-policy accomplishment of reduced air pollution and GHG as co-benefit was reported for Greater London, UK (Chong et al, 2014), Yogyakarta, Indonesia (Dirgahayani, 2013); Bangkok Metropolitan Area, Thailand (Li and Crawford-Brown, 2011); Mexico City, Mexico; Khon Khaen, Thailand; Beijing, China; Bogota, Colombia (Labriet et al, 2009).…”

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How are the Two Most Polluted Metro-cities of India Combating Air Pollution? Way Forward after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

Majumdar

2021

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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The national capital region of Delhi and Kolkata are the two metro cities in India worst affected by poor air quality. Multiple policies have been declared and implemented by the city authority in the recent past with the hope of improving the air quality of the cities and to attain the national ambient air quality standard. This study assesses that these present policies can help to reduce air pollution in these cities as much as 20% in the optimistic assessment, which may not be sufficient to attain the clean-air goal soon. During April and May 2020, the nationwide lockdown to control the pandemic of COVID-19 has unintentionally resulted in improved air quality due to force reduction at pollution emission sources. Significant pollution emitting sectors in NCR-Delhi are still not covered in current policy measures adequately. The substantial contribution of secondary aerosol formation from its precursor gases is still not addressed in any city-specific policies. The present study attempts to assess these gaps in current air pollution control policies. A way forward is indicated to empower these two polluted metro cities to attain clean air after lifting of the lockdown for the safety of the city inhabitants.

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How are the Two Most Polluted Metro-cities of India Combating Air Pollution? Way Forward after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

Majumdar

2021

Aerosol Air Qual. Res.

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“…In particular, diesel vehicles are responsible for high levels of particulate matter and nitrogen oxides, which are known to cause and exacerbate respiratory-related illness. 11 Decarbonising the transport sector by improving the fuel efficiency of vehicles and transitioning from vehicles powered by petrol and diesel to electricity and hydrogen 12 have the potential to make considerable improvements to air quality across the UK, 13 consequently reducing health-care costs and NHS expenditure.…”

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Mapping the co-benefits of climate change action to issues of public concern in the UK: a narrative review

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2020

The Lancet Planetary Health

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Summary To avoid a 1·5°C rise in global temperatures above preindustrial levels, the next phase of reductions in greenhouse gas emissions will need to be comparatively rapid. Linking the co-benefits of climate action to wider issues that the public are concerned about can help decision makers to prioritise decarbonisation options that increase the chance of public support for such changes, while ensuring that a just transition is delivered. We identified key issues of concern to the UK public by use of Ipsos MORI public opinion data from 2007 to 2020 and used these data to guide a narrative review of academic and grey literature on the co-benefits of climate change action for the UK. Correspondence with civil servants, third sector organisations, and relevant academics allowed us to identify omissions and to ensure policy relevance of the recommendations. This evidence-based Review of the various co-benefits of climate change action for the UK identifies four main areas: health and the National Health Service; security; economy and unemployment; and poverty, housing, and inequality. Associated trade-offs are also discussed. City-level and regional-level governments are particularly well placed to incorporate co-benefits into their decision making because it is at this scale that co-benefits most clearly manifest, and where interventions can have the most immediate effects.

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“…47 Of the four articles based in the UK, all of them are situated in London. 43,[50][51][52] The high number of studies for Delhi and Beijing reflects the severity of the air pollution situation, as they are two of the world's most polluted cities. On the other hand, London is considered a pioneer in the implementation of control policies for reducing vehicular urban air pollution.…”

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How Can Urban Policies Improve Air Quality and Help Mitigate Global Climate Change: a Systematic Mapping Review

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Tackling climate change at the global level is central to a growing field of scientific research on topics such as environmental health, disease burden, and its resulting economic impacts. At the local level, cities constitute an important hub of atmospheric pollution due to the large amount of pollutants that they emit. As the world population shifts to urban centers, cities will increasingly concentrate more exposed populations. Yet, there is still significant progress to be made in understanding the contribution of urban pollutants other than CO2, such as vehicle emissions, to global climate change. It is therefore particularly important to study how local governments are managing urban air pollution. This paper presents an overview of local air pollution control policies and programs that aim to reduce air pollution levels in megacities. It also presents evidence measuring their efficacy. The paper argues that local air pollution policies are not only beneficial for cities but are also important for mitigating and adapting to global climate change. The results systematize several policy approaches used around the world and suggest the need for more in-depth cross-city studies with the potential to highlight best practices both locally and globally. Finally, it calls for the inclusion of a more human rights-based approach as a mean of guaranteeing of clean air for all and reducing factors that exacerbate climate change.

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Air Quality and Climate Impacts of Alternative Bus Technologies in Greater London

Cited by 31 publications

References 52 publications

How are the Two Most Polluted Metro-cities of India Combating Air Pollution? Way Forward after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

How are the Two Most Polluted Metro-cities of India Combating Air Pollution? Way Forward after Lifting of COVID-19 Lockdown

Mapping the co-benefits of climate change action to issues of public concern in the UK: a narrative review

How Can Urban Policies Improve Air Quality and Help Mitigate Global Climate Change: a Systematic Mapping Review

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