Air Pollution and Sustainability
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Air, Climate Change and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 8 November 2025 | Viewed by 3103
Special Issue Editor
Interests: mitigation of air pollution and greenhouse gases; non-CO2 greenhouse gas emissions; short-lived climate forcers; integrated assessment modelling
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Air pollution is a pressing global health and environmental issue, claiming 8.1 million lives in 2021 and ranking as the second leading cause of mortality worldwide. Beyond causing respiratory and cardiovascular diseases, it accelerates climate change, depletes resources, and degrades ecosystems, undermining efforts to achieve sustainability. Addressing air pollution is vital for safeguarding public health and securing a sustainable future. This Special Issue focuses on the intersection of air pollution, public health, and sustainability, examining its links to resource depletion, ecosystem degradation, and social inequalities. It highlights the importance of transitioning to renewable energy, improving energy efficiency, promoting sustainable transportation, implementing pollution control measures, and encouraging responsible consumption and production to combat air pollution effectively.
This Special Issue invites original research, policy analyses, and innovative approaches addressing air pollution while advancing sustainable development. Topics include source characterization, health impact assessments, climate and ecosystem consequences, policy and public engagement analyses, clean energy solutions, sustainable urban planning, and considerations of social equity and environmental justice. By synthesizing diverse and rigorous studies, the Special Issue aims to provide actionable insights for researchers, policymakers, and stakeholders dedicated to tackling air pollution and fostering a sustainable, equitable future.
I look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Pallav Purohit
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- air pollution and health
- air pollution control policies and regulations
- circular economy
- disparities in air pollution exposure
- environmental sustainability
- indoor air pollution
- sustainable consumption and production
- social inequalities
- sustainable cities
- sustainable urban planning
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