As the key for haze control, atmospheric fine particulate matter with aerodynamic diameter<
2.5 μm (or PM 2.5) is of great concern lately in China. It is closely linked to fast pace of …

This air synthesis review presents the current state of knowledge on the sources, fates, and
effects for polycyclic aromatic compounds (PACs) and related chemicals released to air in …

An ambient air particulate matter sampling study was conducted at the Wood Buffalo
Environmental Association (WBEA) AMS-1 Fort McKay monitoring station in the Athabasca …

Traffic is a significant pollution source in cities and has caused various health and
environmental concerns worldwide. Therefore, an improved understanding of traffic impacts …

Chemical profiles from burning of raw biomass materials (ie, maize straw, wheat straw and
wood branch) and their processed products (ie, briquette and charcoal) were determined …

Estimates of potential harmful effects on ecosystems in the Canadian provinces of Alberta
and Saskatchewan due to acidifying deposition were calculated, using a 1-year simulation …

The sources and spatial distribution of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs)
atmospheric deposition in the boreal forests surrounding bitumen production operations in …

Lithium-ion batteries (LIB) pose a safety risk due to their high specific energy density and
toxic ingredients. Fire caused by LIB thermal runaway (TR) can be catastrophic within …

Particulate Matter (PM) concentrations near highways are influenced by vehicle tailpipe and
non-tailpipe emissions, other emission sources, and urban background aerosols. This study …

The mining and processing of the Athabasca oil sands (Alberta, Canada) has been
occurring for decades; however, a lack of consistent regional monitoring has obscured the …