Tag: sustainable cities
The Effect of Settlement and Construction Forms on Air Pollution
In recent years, with the adverse effects of global warming and decreasing earth’s resources, sustainability has come to the fore in many areas, from food to clothing. However,…
Measurable Impact on Air Pollution Mitigation Strategies
Air pollution is responsible for the degradation of ecosystems, increased health problems, and millions of premature deaths globally each year. According to WHO data, almost all (99%) of…
Public Information and Protection
According to the World Health Organization (WHO) data, 7 million people die every year due to diseases caused by air pollution, and 9 out of every ten people…
Urban Air Pollution Monitoring Networks-Expand Spatial Coverage
Air pollution is one of the biggest threats to people’s health and a problem that is getting worse. Unfortunately, air quality monitoring networks are inadequate; thus, there is…
Heat Island Effect Measurement
Heat islands are urbanized areas with higher temperatures than the outer regions. Urban areas, where structures are highly concentrated and greenery is limited, become islands with higher temperatures…
Air Quality Management in Cities
Today, air pollution is considered one of the most critical environmental problems cities face. With increasing population pressure, the air quality has deteriorated in many cities. Air pollution…