PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in China’s Guanzhong Basin and the USA’s San Joaquin Valley mega-regions
John G. Watson, Junji Cao, Xiaoliang Wang, Judith C. Chow
Abstract
We update a model of PM<sub>2.5</sub> pollution in the San Joaquin Valley in California, USA, and identify parallels to the Guanzhong Basin, China. We suggest future experiments, data analyses, and modeling to better understand the regional situations to develop emission reduction strategies.
Topics & Concepts
San JoaquinEnvironmental scienceMegacityAir quality indexPollutantEnvironmental protectionStructural basinNOxPollutionEmission inventoryAir pollutionGeographyMeteorologyGeologyCombustionEcologyOrganic chemistrySoil scienceBiologyPaleontologyChemistryAtmospheric chemistry and aerosolsAir Quality and Health ImpactsAtmospheric Ozone and Climate