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Global sensitivities of reactive N and S gas and particle concentrations and deposition to precursor emissions reductions
School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building,
David Brewster Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Bush Estate, Penicuik,
Midlothian, EH26 0QB, UK
now at: The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Henrik Mohns Plass 1,
0313, Oslo, Norway
Massimo Vieno
UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology, Bush Estate, Penicuik,
Midlothian, EH26 0QB, UK
David S. Stevenson
School of GeoSciences, University of Edinburgh, Crew Building,
Alexander Crum Brown Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FF, UK
Peter Wind
The Norwegian Meteorological Institute, Henrik Mohns Plass 1, 0313,
Oslo, Norway
School of Chemistry, University of Edinburgh, Joseph Black Building,
David Brewster Road, Edinburgh, EH9 3FJ, UK
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The sensitivity of fine particles and reactive N and S species to reductions in precursor emissions is investigated using the EMEP MSC-W (European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme Meteorological Synthesizing Centre – West) atmospheric chemistry transport model. This study reveals that the individual emissions reduction has multiple and geographically varying co-benefits and small disbenefits on different species, demonstrating the importance of prioritizing regional emissions controls.
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