Elsevier Environmental and Health Impacts of Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution: Understanding Exposure, Risks, and Mitigation

Environmental and Health Impacts of Nitrogen Dioxide Pollution: Understanding Exposure, Risks, and Mitigation offers a comprehensive examination of nitrogen dioxide (NO₂) as a critical air pollutant, exploring its sources, chemistry, and formation. The book explores the profound human health and environmental consequences associated with NO₂ pollution. It evaluates the health costs and benefits of reducing NO₂ levels, especially in urban centers, highlighting positive impacts on community well-being and healthcare costs. Through epidemiological studies, the book illustrates the long-term implications of NO₂ exposure on vulnerable populations and addresses the significant environmental impacts on ecosystems and biodiversity. Sections highlight innovative approaches, such as utilizing vegetation to reduce urban NO₂ pollution, and examines the interplay between nitrogen dioxide and climate change, projecting future scenarios. Furthermore, it addresses socioeconomic disparities in NO₂ exposure, linking environmental justice to public health equity. The authors advocate for comprehensive mitigation strategies, emphasizing the importance of community engagement and public health initiatives in combating nitrogen dioxide pollution. Explores NO₂ sources, chemistry, and formation, equipping readers with a solid foundational understanding that supports further study and research in air pollution Provides a detailed overview of the adverse health effects associated with NO₂ exposure, helping readers grasp the full scope of its health implications Examines the environmental consequences of NO₂ pollution, such as soil/water acidification and ecosystem disruption, enabling readers to understand the broader ecological impacts of this pollutant