Modeled global effects of airborne desert dust on air quality and premature mortality

Fine particulate matter is one of the most important factors contributing to air pollution. Epidemiological studies have related increased levels of atmospheric particulate matter to premature human mortality caused by cardiopulmonary disease and lung cancer. However, a limited number of investigati...

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Main Authors: D. Giannadaki, A. Pozzer, J. Lelieveld
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Copernicus Publications 2014-01-01
Series:Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Online Access:http://www.atmos-chem-phys.net/14/957/2014/acp-14-957-2014.pdf