Toward Clean Residential Energy: Challenges and Priorities in Research
Shu Tao, Guofeng Shen, Hefa Cheng, Jianmin Ma
Abstract
Solid fuels used for cooking, heating, and lighting are major emission sources of many air pollutants, specifically PM2.5 and black carbon, resulting in adverse environmental and health impacts. At the same time, the transition from using residential solid fuels toward using cleaner energy sources can result in significant health benefits. Here, we briefly review recent research progress on the emissions of air pollutants from the residential sector and the impacts of emissions on ambient and indoor air quality, population exposure, and health consequences. The major challenges and future research priorities are identified and discussed.
Topics & Concepts
Indoor air qualityPollutantEnvironmental scienceAir quality indexAir pollutionSolid fuelAir pollutantsClean energyEnvironmental planningWaste managementEnvironmental protectionNatural resource economicsEnvironmental healthBusinessEnvironmental engineeringEngineeringGeographyMeteorologyMedicineCombustionEconomicsOrganic chemistryChemistryAir Quality and Health ImpactsEnergy and Environment ImpactsVehicle emissions and performance