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Characterizing the emission trends and pollution evolution patterns during the transition period following COVID-19 at an industrial megacity of central China
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety ( IF 6.8 ) Pub Date : 2024-04-30 , DOI: 10.1016/j.ecoenv.2024.116354
Yafei Li , Lu Yao , Jingyi Yang , Jianhui Wu , Xiao Tang , Shengwen Liang , Yufen Zhang , Yinchang Feng

After the resumption of work and production following the COVID-19 pandemic, many cities entered a “transition phase”, characterized by the gradual recovery of emission levels from various sources. Although the overall PM emission trends have recovered, the specific changes in different sources of PM remain unclear. Here, we investigated the changes in source contributions and the evolution pattern of pollution episodes (PE) in Wuhan during the “transition period” and compared them with the same period during the COVID-19 lockdown. We found that vehicle emissions, industrial processes, and road dust exhibited significant recoveries during the transition period, increasing by 5.4%, 4.8%, and 3.9%, respectively, during the PE. As primary emissions increased, secondary formation slightly declined, but it still played a predominant role (accounting for 39.1∼ 43.0% of secondary nitrate). The reduction in industrial activities was partially offset by residential burning. The evolution characteristics of PE exhibited significant differences between the two periods, with PM concentration persisting at a high level during the transition period. The differences in the evolution patterns of the two periods were also reflected in their change rates at each stage, which mostly depend on the pre-PE concentration level. The transition period shows a significantly higher value (8.4 μg m h) compared with the lockdown period, almost double the amount. In addition to local emissions, regional transport should be a key consideration in pollution mitigation strategies, especially in areas adjacent to Wuhan. Our study quantifies the variations in sources between the two periods, providing valuable insights for optimizing environmental planning to achieve established goals.
更新日期:2024-04-30
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