Evaluation of Space-Time Pattern on Haze Polluttion and Associated Health Losses in the Yangtze River Delta of China

Zhao, Haijun; Wang, Shufen

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“…Haze appears for ≥100 days per year in the Yangtze River Delta, and for ≥200 days in some of the studied Eastern China cities [ 25 , 61 , 62 ]. The surveyed cities were chosen as they are more densely populated (megacities) than other smaller cities.…”

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Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Rajper

Ullah

2018

PLoS ONE

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Air pollution causes severe physical and psychological health complications. Considering China’s continuously-deteriorating air quality, this study aimed to assess the self-reported effects of air pollution on the behavior and physical health of the students of 13 densely populated cities, and their awareness, practices, and perception of air pollution and its associated public health risks. A detailed, closed-ended questionnaire was administered to 2100 students from 54 universities and schools across China. The questionnaire, which had 24 questions, was categorized into four sections. The first two sections were focused on air pollution-associated behavior and psychology, and physical effects; while the final two sections focused on the subjects’ awareness and perceptions, and practices and concerns about air pollution. The respondents reported that long-term exposure to air pollution had significantly affected their psychology and behavior, as well as their physical health. The respondents were aware of the different adverse impacts of air pollution (respiratory infections, allergies, and cardiovascular problems), and hence had adopted different preventive measures, such as the use of respiratory masks and glasses or goggles, regularly drinking water, and consuming rich foods. It was concluded that air pollution and haze had negative physical and psychological effects on the respondents, which led to severe changes in behavior. Proper management, future planning, and implementing strict environmental laws are suggested before this problem worsens and becomes life-threatening.

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Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Rajper

Ullah

2018

PLoS ONE

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“…It is one of the regions with the most active industrial development, the highest degree of openness, and the most robust innovation ability in China. However, economic and population accumulation leads to the rapid consumption of resources and the aggravation of environmental pollution [21]. This includes severe soil pollution, the shortage of water resources, and the aggravation of air pollution.…”

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Evolutionary Logic and Development Foresight of Environmental Collaborative Governance Policy in the Yangtze River Delta

Zhao

Yang

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The experience of environmental governance in the Yangtze River Delta has formed the practical paths of cross-administrative cooperation and eco-civilization adaptation to economic development. As a result of a scientific analysis of policy texts on collaborative environmental governance in this region, this paper explores differences and core concerns, uncovering the development vein and mapping out the internal logic in order to provide a reference example for multi-regional governance. The policy has shifted from decentralization to authority, from universality to precision, from sustainable development to a community of common ecological destiny, from authoritarianism to co-governance, and from institutional norms to propaganda and guidance. Since the beginning of the new century, the internal logic of environmental governance policy in the Yangtze River Delta has been in line with the trend of coordinated development. In the future, efforts should be made to deepen the trinity mechanism of decision making, implementation, and supervision. When making decisions, we should further emphasize the unified standard of centralized environmental management and adhere to precise pollution control. Implementation will gradually establish the three-dimensional coordination mechanism of region, function, and role; supervision will involve the platform “internet + environment”, and the assessment will involve “pressure mechanism + environment”.

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“…Under the marine resources development boom, the influence of human activities on Sanmen bay has far more than the role of natural influence. In the face of great environmental pressure, human concerns began to pay more attention to ecological and environmental benefits instead of only the pursuit of economic interests [20][21][22][23][24].…”

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Analyzing the Topographical Evolution Characteristics of a Bay over the Last 50 Years

Si¹

2019

Pol. J. Environ. Stud.

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Based on coastline, water depth, and remote sensing image data of Sanmen Bay over the past 50 years, this research analyzed quantitatively coastline temporal-spatial evolution characteristics and underwater topography evolution characteristics. The results showed that the total coastline length of Sanmen Bay first decreased and then increased during the last 50 years. The most obvious change of total coastline length occurred from the 1960s to the 1990s. However, in this period, the natural coastline had a higher percentage and a slower change rate. After the 1990s, with artificial interference gradually increasing, the coastline experienced a change process of the curving coastline becoming a straight coastline and moving outward continually. Although the length variation is small, the spatial form of the bay has changed significantly. After 2007 the artificial coastline accounted for more than 70%. From the 1960s to 2015, coastline and 0 meter isobath showed the trend of moving outward. The bay area decreased and most channels deposited. In general, the underwater topography in 2015 was more complex than that in the 1960s. Human activity had a critical role of affecting branch development in the Sanmen Bay area.

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Evaluation of Space-Time Pattern on Haze Polluttion and Associated Health Losses in the Yangtze River Delta of China

Cited by 5 publications

References 21 publications

Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Exposure to air pollution and self-reported effects on Chinese students: A case study of 13 megacities

Evolutionary Logic and Development Foresight of Environmental Collaborative Governance Policy in the Yangtze River Delta

Analyzing the Topographical Evolution Characteristics of a Bay over the Last 50 Years

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