Urban Air Pollution and Public Health in Megacities: Impacts and Mitigation Strategies
A special issue of Atmosphere (ISSN 2073-4433). This special issue belongs to the section "Air Quality and Health".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 June 2026 | Viewed by 108
Special Issue Editors
Interests: occupational and environmental exposure; industrial pollution; agricultural chemicals; transportation; climate impacts; air monitoring; cancer; public health
Interests: air pollution exposures; emissions from solid fuel use; climate forcing emissions; Raw coal use for space heating; sustainable energy transitions; heat pumps
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to bring together recent research, innovative solutions, and multidisciplinary approaches addressing the critical challenges posed by urban air pollution in megacities. It seeks to explore the complex relationship between air pollution and public health, evaluate the short- and long-term health impacts, and highlight effective mitigation strategies, policies, and technological interventions. The Special Issue invites contributions from environmental scientists, public health experts, urban planners, policymakers, and engineers to foster collaborative solutions for cleaner, healthier urban environments.
Scope:
Air pollution in megacities poses a significant threat to human health, contributing to respiratory diseases, cardiovascular disorders, premature mortality, and reduced quality of life. This Special Issue will focus on the sources and dynamics of air pollutants in densely populated urban areas and their direct and indirect impacts on public health. Topics of interest include health risk assessments, epidemiological studies, exposure modelling, and socio-economic impacts of air pollution. Furthermore, the Special Issue will cover mitigation strategies such as green infrastructure, low-emission transport, air quality monitoring technologies, and policy frameworks. Studies addressing climate change co-benefits, community-based interventions, and innovations in urban design to reduce pollution exposure are also welcome. This Special Issue aims to advance knowledge that supports evidence-based decision making for sustainable and healthy megacities.
Dr. Felix M. Onyije
Prof. Dr. Rufus David Edwards
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- urban air pollution
- public health
- megacities
- air quality management
- health impacts
- mitigation strategies
- air pollution monitoring
- clean technologies
- green infrastructure
- low-emission transportation
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