Air Quality, Health and Environmental Impact Assessment

Dear Colleagues,

The aim of this Special Issue is to collate the most recent advances in the study of atmospheric pollution and its impacts. For over two years, the COVID-19 pandemic has strongly focused our attention on the link between pollution and health and encouraged debates regarding the role of air pollution as a booster or carrier of the virus. The climate crisis also raises questions on the increasing trend of pollutant concentrations in the near future and the possible consequences of this on public health and ecosystems. Furthermore, the complexity of the reactions and counter-reactions in the atmospheric system raises questions about the adequacy of simulation tools and the characteristics of measurements, suggesting the use of integrated and interdisciplinary approaches. An example of this is the growing attention to "nature-based solutions" as an opportunity to restore natural environments and, at the same time, the contribution of decarbonization to the reduction in atmospheric pollution.

The main objective of this Special Issue is to collect original research on air pollution modeling and measurements, the assessment of impacts on public health and natural environments, and the effectiveness of technological and non-technological solutions to be transformed into policies. We await contributions the focus on the comparison of model measurements, the assimilation of satellite data or the use of artificial intelligence techniques.

Original contributions on potential links between the COVID-19 pandemic and air pollution as well as the possible effects of climate change on air quality are also welcome. We would be happy to publish studies on the effectiveness of natural solutions as a stable solution to improve air quality and microclimates.

Dr. Gabriele Zanini
Dr. Ilaria D'Elia
Guest Editors

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