Assessing urban air pollution dynamics: the impact of traffic emissions and urban morphology in Lecce and Bari, Italy
Abstract Urban air pollution, exacerbated by vehicular emissions, poses a significant health threat, especially in densely populated areas. This study, part of the PNRR Italian National Center for Sustainable Mobility (MOST), aims to assess the impact of vehicular pollutants in urban environments. Focusing on Lecce and Bari (Italy), the research integrates data from dispersion models and meteorological analyses to evaluate pollutant concentrations. Preliminary analysis of eight urban areas in Lecce and six in Bari reveals trends in PM 10 concentrations influenced by urban morphology and wind dynamics. These findings underscore the essential role of sustainable mobility strategies in mitigating urban air pollution and promoting healthier urban environments.
Authors
- Antonio Donateo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-9214-1067)
- Antonio Esposito (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1170-6266)
- José Luis Santiago (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1024-0580)
- Gianluca Pappaccogli (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8002-6136)
- Riccardo Buccolieri (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0102-7235)
- Adelaide Dinoi (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1869-3963)
- Chiara Metrangolo
Institutions
- Universidad Complutense de Madrid (ES)
- University of Salento (IT)
- Institute of Atmospheric Sciences and Climate (IT)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Bulletin of Atmospheric Science and Technology
- Published
- 2024-09-05
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1007/s42865-024-00076-9
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.31
Funders
- European Commission
- Canada Excellence Research Chairs, Government of Canada