ASSESSMENT OF AIR QUALITY TRENDS: TEMPORAL AND SPATIAL PERSPECTIVES IN CHINA
Abstract
Rapid urban expansion, surging vehicular traffic, and industrial growth have led to recurrent air pollution episodes, compelling regions to adopt measures to mitigate these challenges. However, the amelioration of air quality is a gradual process, inducing diverse shifts in regional air quality trends. Moreover, the response of industrial structures and meteorological conditions varies across different regions, leading to distinct air quality patterns. Despite extensive efforts to curb air pollution, several cities grapple with persistently poor air quality, and in some cases, witness further deterioration. This underscores the imperative for comprehensive studies on regions experiencing shifts in air quality, facilitating the formulation or refinement of targeted air quality control strategies and developmental blueprints.
