Search Results - "Aunan, Kristin"
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COVID-19 lockdowns cause global air pollution declines
Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences - PNAS (11-08-2020)“…The lockdown response to coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) has caused an unprecedented reduction in global economic and transport activity. We test the…”
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Air pollution declines during COVID-19 lockdowns mitigate the global health burden
Published in Environmental research (01-01-2021)“…The lockdown response to COVID-19 has resulted in an unprecedented reduction in global economic activity and associated air pollutant levels, especially from a…”
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Transition in source contributions of PM2.5 exposure and associated premature mortality in China during 2005–2015
Published in Environment international (01-11-2019)“…The serious fine particle (PM2.5) pollution in China causes millions of premature deaths. Driven by swift economic growth and stringent control policies, air…”
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Introduction: Air Pollution in China
Published in The China quarterly (London) (01-06-2018)“…This introduction provides an overview and analysis of key scientific data regarding air pollution in China. It constitutes a reference for understanding how…”
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A global review of the state of the evidence of household air pollution's contribution to ambient fine particulate matter and their related health impacts
Published in Environment international (01-03-2023)“…Direct exposure to household fine particulate air pollution (HAP) associated with inefficient combustion of fuels (wood, charcoal, coal, crop residues,…”
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Heat Stress Indicators in CMIP6: Estimating Future Trends and Exceedances of Impact‐Relevant Thresholds
Published in Earth's future (01-03-2021)“…Global warming is leading to increased heat stress in many regions around the world. An extensive number of heat stress indicators (HSIs) has been developed to…”
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Combined impacts of climate and air pollution on human health and agricultural productivity
Published in Environmental research letters (01-09-2021)“…Abstract Climate change and air pollution can interact to amplify risks to human health and crop production. This has significant implications for our ability…”
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A better integration of health and economic impact assessments of climate change
Published in Environmental research letters (01-03-2024)“…Climate change could lead to high economic burden for individuals (i.e. low income and high prices). While economic conditions are important determinants of…”
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Assessment of short-term heat effects on cardiovascular mortality and vulnerability factors using small area data in Europe
Published in Environment international (01-09-2023)“…•Heat effect on CVD mortality was examined using data from both urban and rural areas.•Heat was associated with an increased risk for CVD mortality in European…”
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Chemical and size characterization of particles emitted from the burning of coal and wood in rural households in Guizhou, China
Published in Atmospheric environment (1994) (01-05-2012)“…Field measurements were conducted to determine indoor air particulate pollutant emissions from the burning of coal and wood, two major household fuels, in…”
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Neglected implications of land-use and land-cover changes on the climate-health nexus
Published in Environmental research letters (01-06-2023)“…Climate change can substantially affect temperature-related mortality and morbidity, especially under high green-house gas emission pathways. Achieving the…”
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Modification of heat-related effects on mortality by air pollution concentration, at small-area level, in the Attica prefecture, Greece
Published in Environmental health (24-01-2024)“…The independent effects of short-term exposure to increased air temperature and air pollution on mortality are well-documented. There is some evidence…”
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Air pollution and lung cancer risks in China—a meta-analysis
Published in The Science of the total environment (01-08-2006)“…Lung cancer is a serious health problem in China, as in the rest of the world. Many studies have already proved that air pollution as well as other…”
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The energy intensity target in China's 11th Five-Year Plan period—Local implementation and achievements in Shanxi Province
Published in Energy policy (01-07-2011)“…Facing the mounting pressure on energy security and increasing environmental concerns about air pollution and climate change, the Chinese government set a…”
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Reviewing the links and feedbacks between climate change and air pollution in Europe
Published in Frontiers in environmental science (12-09-2022)“…Feedbacks between air pollutants and meteorology play a crucial role in the direction of the response of future climate and air pollution. These feedbacks are…”
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Corrigendum: Reviewing the links and feedbacks between climate change and air pollution in Europe
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Economic Losses of Heat-Induced Reductions in Outdoor Worker Productivity: a Case Study of Europe
Published in Economics of disasters and climate change (01-10-2019)“…European countries have experienced strong heat waves over the last two decades. The frequency and magnitude of such extreme weather events are expected to…”
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Co-benefits of climate policy—lessons learned from a study in Shanxi, China
Published in Energy policy (01-03-2004)“…We analyse health benefits and socio-economic costs of CO 2-abating options related to coal consumption in Shanxi, China. Emission reductions are estimated for…”
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Climate Change and Air Quality—Measures with Co-Benefits in China
Published in Environmental science & technology (15-08-2006)“…Aunan et al. describe the links between climate change and air-quality issues as well as the health and environmental benefits accruing from alternative…”
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The importance of China's household sector for black carbon emissions
Published in Geophysical research letters (01-06-2005)“…The combustion of coal and biofuels in Chinese households is a large source of black carbon (BC), representing about 10–15% of total global emissions during…”
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