The impact of air pollution on respiratory diseases in an era of climate change: A review of the current evidence

Tran, Huan Minh; Tsai, Feng Jen; Lee, Yueh-Lun; Chang, Jer‐Hwa; Chang, Li-Te; Chang, Ta-Yuan; Chung, Kian Fan; Kuo, Han‐Pin; Lee, Kang‐Yun; Chuang, Kai Jen; Chuang, Hsiao-Chi

doi:10.1016/j.scitotenv.2023.166340

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“…Among the broad array of diseases impacted by climate change, respiratory diseases feature prominently. Increases in temperature and other changes in climate can increase air pollution, particularly ozone and particulate matter, 1,2 which, in turn, is associated with increase in all‐cause mortality, respiratory disease and lung cancer 3,4 . Increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are driving significant changes in aeroallergen exposure, 5 including longer pollen seasons, increases in atmospheric pollen concentrations 6 and increases in pollen allergenicity.…”

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of the Parties, Dubai (COP28): Implications for lung disease

Beggs,

Oliveira,

Giudice

2024

Respirology

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Climate change is the greatest health threat of the 21st century. Among the broad array of diseases impacted by climate change, respiratory diseases feature prominently. Increases in temperature and other changes in climate can increase air pollution, particularly ozone and particulate matter, 1,2 which, in turn, is associated with increase in all-cause mortality, respiratory disease and lung cancer. 3,4 Increases in atmospheric carbon dioxide concentration and temperature are driving significant changes in aeroallergen exposure, 5 including longer pollen seasons, increases in atmospheric pollen concentrations 6 and increases in pollen allergenicity. These somewhat invisible changes in the air we breathe are already having adverse health consequences, with, for example, very early onset of spring leading to increased asthma hospitalization. 7 Climate change is also changing the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events. Exposure to extreme heat can exacerbate respiratory diseases such as chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma, increasing the risk of hospitalization and death. 2,8 In recent years, unprecedented bushfires have taken place around the world, with extended continuous exposure of large populations to bushfire smoke resulting in adverse respiratory health impacts and deaths. 9 The long-term consequences of such exposure are yet to be fully understood and quantified. In November 2016, the world's largest, most catastrophic epidemic thunderstorm asthma event took place in Melbourne, Australia, killing 10 people and causing thousands of others to require respiratory and asthma-related hospital care. Climate change has been suggested as a contributor to the event. 10,11 The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) is the international body tasked with coordinating global efforts to address climate change. Nearly all countries in the world are parties to the convention, and country representatives have met annually since 1995 at the Conference of the Parties (COP) to negotiate agreements regarding various topics at the intersection of climate change and food systems, adaptation, the energy transition, gender inequalities and more. 12 One of the most notable COP outcomes was the Paris Agreement, which was adopted in 2015 (at the 21st Conference of the Parties, Paris,

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The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of the Parties, Dubai (COP28): Implications for lung disease

Beggs,

Oliveira,

Giudice

2024

Respirology

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“…The energy sector, which also includes the power sector, contributes to 56% of the country's emissions and became the highest emitting sector in 2020 [10], thus playing a significant role in decarbonisation. Beyond environmental consequences, GHG emissions impact public health, including the worsening of respiratory diseases [11]. With the estimated health cost at USD 15.98/MWh and a total of 120 CFPPs in Indonesia, the impact on the current generation is intolerable [12].…”

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Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence and Exploring Just Energy Transition Pathways in Indonesia Using OSeMOSYS (Open-Source Energy Modelling System)

Hersaputri,

Yeganyan,

Cannone

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Climate

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Indonesia’s commitment to the Paris Agreement and its Nationally Determined Contribution (NDC) is not adequately reflected in the significant CO2 emissions from fossil-fuel-intensive energy sectors, despite the enormous potential of renewable energy sources in the country. The ongoing coal regime has led to electricity oversupply and air pollution problems. Despite the huge challenges for Indonesia, a just energy transition away from fossil fuel is crucial. This study aims to explore the ideal energy mix and key emission reduction pathway in Indonesia in achieving a just energy transition using the least-cost optimisation energy modelling tool OSeMOSYS. Six scenarios are modelled over the period 2015–2050 including coal phase-out, NDC, the Just Energy Transition Partnership (JETP), and carbon tax implementation. The results highlight that solar power, geothermal power, and hydropower are the alternatives for coal decommissioning. Despite the large-scale investment in renewable energy under the NDC and JETP scenarios, emissions could be reduced by 55% and 52%, respectively, by 2050. Moreover, Indonesia’s current carbon tax rate will not lead to a significant emission reduction. Three recommended policies include (1) accelerating CFPP retirement; (2) imposing an aggressive carbon tax rate; (3) prioritising investment in solar technologies.

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“…As a primary environmental issue, air pollution has shown a significant negative impact on human health [2]. Exposure to pollutants such as particulate matter (PM 2.5 and PM 10 ), nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide, and ozone can lead to respiratory and cardiovascular diseases [3,4]. Previous studies have shown that exposure to PM 10 , NO 2 , and CO is significantly associated with an increase in hospital admissions due to respiratory diseases [5,6].…”

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Spatial Air Quality Assessment in Peninsular Malaysia: Insights from Environmetric Analyses and Artificial Neural Networks

2024

Int Internal Med J

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The research investigated the spatial distribution of air quality in Peninsular Malaysia to offer crucial insights for mitigating air quality degradation. Utilizing historical data obtained from the Malaysian Department of Environment, eleven years' worth (2011-2021) of daily readings of PM10, O3 , SO2 , NO2 , and CO from thirty-four monitoring stations were subjected to environmetric techniques and Artificial Neural Network analysis. HACA successfully classified seven stations into the High Pollution Cluster (HPC), seven stations into the Moderate Pollution Cluster (MPC), and twenty stations into the Low Pollution Cluster (LPC). The discriminant analysis demonstrated a correct assignment rate of 91.87%, suggesting that all five parameters were able to discriminate with a significance level of p<0.0001. Principal Component Analysis (PCA) revealed two Variance Factors (VFs) across all clusters, with cumulative variances of 69.43% (HPC), 82.32% (MPC), and 62.16% (LPC) respectively. Furthermore, employing a Multi-Layer Perceptron Feed-Forward Artificial Neural Network (MLP-FF-ANN) model to predict API readings yielded a significant and strong correlation, as indicated by R2 =0.7774 and RMSE=9.9048. These findings hold significant potential in informing the adoption of effective preventative and management strategies.

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The impact of air pollution on respiratory diseases in an era of climate change: A review of the current evidence

Cited by 38 publications

References 69 publications

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of the Parties, Dubai (COP28): Implications for lung disease

The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) 28th Conference of the Parties, Dubai (COP28): Implications for lung disease

Reducing Fossil Fuel Dependence and Exploring Just Energy Transition Pathways in Indonesia Using OSeMOSYS (Open-Source Energy Modelling System)

Spatial Air Quality Assessment in Peninsular Malaysia: Insights from Environmetric Analyses and Artificial Neural Networks

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