Climate Changes, Air Quality and Human Health in South America

A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Health".

Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 January 2026 | Viewed by 681

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Dear Colleagues,

In recent years, several studies have been carried out addressing problems related to air pollution and human health. Advancements in computational techniques, data acquisition systems, and biometeorology have enabled a better understanding of the relationship between climate change, air pollution, and human health.

However, due to the complexity of atmospheric dynamics and the rapid progression of climate change, it is increasingly necessary to conduct studies that help understand how and how much such processes can affect human health.

Considering this scenario, we welcome original research manuscripts addressing the use of models, remote sensing, and/or surface data to enhance our understanding of the relationship between climate change, air pollution, and human health. We welcome papers on topics including, but not limited to, the following:

  • The influence of air pollution on human health;
  • The relationship between air quality and respiratory diseases;
  • Models that perform air quality index predictions;
  • The correlation between surface data, remote sensing data, and air quality;
  • Signal processing for pollutant detection.
  • Air pollution
  • Air risk assessment and public health
  • Air Pollution detection and monitoring
  • Emerging air pollutants
  • Air pollution, climate and infectious diseases
  • Climate change, water changes and human health
  • Climate action SDG13
  • Disaster and climate change

Dr. Gregori de Arruda Moreira
Prof. Dr. Anil Namdeo
Dr. Mario Coccia
Dr. Jonatan João da Silva
Dr. Alexandre Cacheffo
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Keywords

  • air quality
  • air pollution
  • human health
  • climate change
  • biometeorology
  • public health
  • global warming
  • infectious diseases
  • hazardous meteorological events
  • emerging air pollutants
  • emerging risks

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Air Pollution in Two Districts of the City of Cusco: An Interdisciplinary Study Based on Environmental Monitoring and Social Risk Perception
by Marian M. Poblete, Enma Tereza Huaman, Eliana Ibarra, Daniel L. Mendoza, Fredy S. Monge-Rodriguez and Daniel Horna
Atmosphere 2025, 16(7), 770; https://doi.org/10.3390/atmos16070770 - 23 Jun 2025
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Air pollution is a growing environmental and public health concern, particularly in urban areas where vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and public events contribute to deteriorating air quality. This study examines air pollution concentrations in two districts of Cusco, Peru, using an interdisciplinary approach [...] Read more.
Air pollution is a growing environmental and public health concern, particularly in urban areas where vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and public events contribute to deteriorating air quality. This study examines air pollution concentrations in two districts of Cusco, Peru, using an interdisciplinary approach that integrates environmental monitoring and social risk perception analysis. Air quality measurements revealed elevated levels of PM2.5 and NO2, with 40–60% of data falling within “Moderate” or “Unhealthy for sensitive groups” categories according to international standards. Notably, major cultural events such as Inti Raymi were associated with a threefold increase in pollutant concentrations, highlighting their impact on urban air quality. Simultaneously, surveys and interviews assessed public perception, revealing a varied understanding of pollution risks and a general concern for health impacts, especially in more polluted and densely populated areas. However, trust in scientists remains limited, which poses challenges for the implementation of evidence-based environmental strategies. This study highlights significant environmental inequality within the city, with central districts facing greater pollution burdens than peripheral zones. These findings underscore the need for holistic air quality management strategies that combine scientific assessments with community engagement. Strengthening trust between scientists and local populations is essential to develop inclusive and effective interventions that align with both technical and social priorities, particularly in rapidly urbanizing contexts such as Cusco. Full article
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