Temporal and Spatial Heterogeneity of PM2.5 Related to Meteorological and Socioeconomic Factors across China during 2000–2018
Abstract
:1. Introduction
2. Methods
2.1. Region and Data
2.2. Statistical Methods
2.2.1. Bayesian Space–Time Hierarchy Model (BSTHM)
2.2.2. GeoDetector
3. Results
3.1. Spatiotemporal Heterogeneity
3.2. Impact Factors Analysis
4. Discussion
5. Conclusions
Author Contributions
Funding
Institutional Review Board Statement
Informed Consent Statement
Conflicts of Interest
References
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Meteorological Factors | q1 | q2 |
---|---|---|
Average temperature (°C) | 0.64 ** | 0.51 ** |
Vapor pressure (hPa) | 0.50 ** | 0.68 ** |
Precipitation (mm) | 0.15 ** | 0.35 ** |
Relative humidity (%) | 0.08 * | 0.37 ** |
Wind speed (m/s) | 0.08 | 0.13 ** |
Socioeconomic Factors | q1 | q2 |
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Population density (person/km2) | 0.62 ** | 0.66 ** |
Non-agricultural proportion of the population (%) | 0.37 ** | 0.27 ** |
Per capita GDP (104 CNY) | 0.13 ** | 0.12 ** |
Industrial output (104 CNY) | 0.10 | 0.36 ** |
Proportion of second industry (%) | 0.07 | 0.33 ** |
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Zhang X, Cheng C. Temporal and Spatial Heterogeneity of PM2.5 Related to Meteorological and Socioeconomic Factors across China during 2000–2018. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 2022; 19(2):707. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020707
Chicago/Turabian StyleZhang, Xiangxue, and Changxiu Cheng. 2022. "Temporal and Spatial Heterogeneity of PM2.5 Related to Meteorological and Socioeconomic Factors across China during 2000–2018" International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 19, no. 2: 707. https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph19020707