Energy poverty influences urban outdoor air pollution levels during COVID-19 lockdown in south-central Chile

Martinez-Soto, Aner; Vera, Constanza C. Avendaño; Boso, Àlex; Hofflinger, Álvaro; Shupler, Matthew

doi:10.1016/j.enpol.2021.112571

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“…We assume that in cities that have relatively lower mean PM and NO 2 annual means, such as Birmingham during this period (which are in attainment to EPA standard levels—see Table 1 ), such significant changes may not be observed [ 39 ]. Studies have demonstrated that the contributing factors to air quality changes during the COVID-19 lockdowns are complex and vary depending on urban/commercial vs. rural neighborhoods, primary energy sources used (wood vs. coal) and influence of secondary pollutants, such as Ozone in some regions [ 43 , 44 , 45 ].…”

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The Impact of COVID-19 Related Changes on Air Quality in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Jacob

Stowe

Babarinde

et al. 2022

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Air pollution is responsible for a wide range of health effects in exposed populations. Variations in local air pollution can affect local population health outcomes. The strict regulations imposed during the peak of the COVID-19 pandemic (‘lockdowns’) resulted in a unique situation where human mobility was limited significantly, resulting in improved air quality in several major cities. The main goal of this study was to investigate if lockdowns during the COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted air quality in Birmingham, Alabama—a city with a history of high air pollution levels—with a focus on PM2.5 (Particulate Matter with an aerodynamic diameter ≤2.5 µm) and NO2 (Nitrogen dioxide). Daily air pollutant and traffic data were obtained for the Birmingham Metropolitan Area for the period January to October 2020, and previous years. Mean PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations and traffic volumes during the official city/state lockdown period (24 March to 30 April 2020) were compared to pre- and post-lockdown means. The mean PM2.5 and NO2 concentrations during the lockdown did not significantly differ from that of the pre- or post-lockdown periods. However, NO2 significantly decreased even after the lockdown order was removed, with the mean decreasing significantly compared to pre-lockdown and lockdown periods. Both PM2.5 and NO2 annual means in 2020 were significantly lower than the annual means in 2019, indicating the occurrence of significant changes over the longer term that were not limited by defined lockdown periods. Traffic significantly increased after the lockdown order was removed but did not correlate with the two pollutants studied. Therefore, we conclude that the Stay at Home/lockdown regulations and other COVID-19 restrictions had an impact on the air quality of Birmingham Alabama; although these lockdown impacts varied for each pollutant and were not limited only by the official lockdown dates/periods.

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The Impact of COVID-19 Related Changes on Air Quality in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Jacob

Stowe

Babarinde

et al. 2022

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“…In order to achieve progress in this regard, the targeted poverty measures should be implemented. Martinez-Soto et al [17] examined the relationship between energy poverty and air pollution during the COVID-19 lockdowns in south-central Chile. According to the results, middle-income households increased air pollution by using more wood for heating purposes.…”

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Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Sustainability of the Energy Sector

Siksnelyte-Butkiene

2021

Sustainability

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In order to control the COVID-19 pandemic, the governments of the world started to implement measures regarding social distance and social contacts, including closures of cities, work and study relocations, and work suspension. The epidemical situation and the lockdown of the economy by governments in various countries caused changes in production, changes in the habits of energy consumers and other energy-related changes. This article analyses the impact of the global pandemic on the energy sector and the relationship with the progress to the sustainability of the energy sector. The systematic literature review was performed in the Web of Science (WoS) database. The research follows recommendations of the SALSA (Search, Appraisal, Synthesis and Analysis) and PRISMA (Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses) approaches. A total of 113 relevant articles were selected for the analysis. All selected articles were categorized according to their application and impact areas. The five main impact areas of the COVID-19 pandemic to the sustainability of the energy sector were identified: consumption and energy demand; air pollution; investments in renewable energy; energy poverty; and energy system flexibility. Based on the current research findings and perception of the problem, the main insights for future research in the field are provided.

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The impact of electricity from renewable and non-renewable sources on energy poverty and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs): Empirical evidence and policy implications

Koçak

Ulug

Oralhan

2023

Energy

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Energy poverty influences urban outdoor air pollution levels during COVID-19 lockdown in south-central Chile

Cited by 14 publications

References 90 publications

The Impact of COVID-19 Related Changes on Air Quality in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

The Impact of COVID-19 Related Changes on Air Quality in Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic to the Sustainability of the Energy Sector

The impact of electricity from renewable and non-renewable sources on energy poverty and greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs): Empirical evidence and policy implications

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