Urban Air Quality, Climate Change, and Public Health
A special issue of Urban Science (ISSN 2413-8851). This special issue belongs to the section "Urban Governance for Health and Well-Being".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 November 2026 | Viewed by 15
Special Issue Editors
Interests: air pollution; climate change; environmental modeling; health risk
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
As urban areas continue to expand and industrial activities escalate, emissions of pollutants and greenhouse gases are rising, adversely affecting human well-being. Additionally, air pollution is intricately linked to climate change, though efforts to combat it can significantly reduce its impacts. With more than half of the global population living in cities, these areas have become hotspots for vehicular emissions, industrial discharge, and high levels of energy consumption, all of which contribute to deteriorating air quality. The resulting pollutants, in conjunction with climate change, can negatively affect human health, leading to or exacerbating conditions such as asthma, cardiovascular diseases, and even lung cancer. Furthermore, pollutants in urban environments interact with greenhouse gases, intensifying climate change and creating feedback loops that further endanger both ecosystems and public health. Climate change in turn contributes to the spread of vector-borne diseases, including malaria and dengue fever, by altering the habitats of mosquitoes and other vectors. Investigating these intricate relationships is vital, as it equips scientists, policymakers, and urban planners with the insights needed to formulate evidence-based strategies to reduce emissions, enhance air quality monitoring systems, and design sustainable urban environments that safeguard both the planet and its inhabitants. This MDPI Topic aims to showcase research on air pollution while reviewing data concerning air quality and health—the primary focus will be on estimating air quality and its related health effects, integrating data from various air quality and weather monitoring networks, atmospheric modeling, and health effect measurements. Original research articles and reviews are welcome, and research areas may include (but are not limited to) the below topics.
We look forward to receiving your contributions.
Dr. Heli A. Arregoces
Dr. Roberto E. Rojano
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- air pollution monitoring
- harmful air pollutant
- air quality
- human health
- climate change
- environmental health
- urban air quality monitoring
- adverse health effects
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