More than half of the world's population now lives in cities as a result of unprecedented
urbanization during the second half of the 20th century. The urban population is projected to …

This study presents land-use regression (LUR) models for submicron particulate matter
(PM1) components from an urban area. Models are presented for mass concentrations of …

Black carbon (BC) absorption aerosol optical depth (AAODBC) defines the contribution of
BC in light absorption and is retrievable using sun/sky radiometer measurements provided …

ABSTRACT Fine particulate matter (PM2. 5) is hypothesized to induce oxidative stress, and
has been linked to acute and chronic adverse health effects. To better understand the risks …

In order to identify the seasonal variability and source of carbonaceous aerosols in relation
to haze occurrence, organic carbon (OC) and elemental carbon (EC) were continuously …

Precise modeling of CO 2 emissions is important for environmental research. This paper
presents a new model of human population dynamics that can be embedded into ESMs …

Calaca–a first-class municipality in the province of Batangas, Philippines–is a rural
community transitioning to a renowned industrial hub. The rapid rise in the number of …

The Earth–atmosphere energy balance is dictated by incoming solar radiation and outgoing
thermal radiation with greenhouse gases (GHG) and aerosols playing a major role in this …