Impacts of irrigation on ozone and fine particulate matter (PM2.5) air quality: implications for emission control strategies for intensively irrigated regions in China
Tiangang Yuan,Tzung-May Fu,Aoxing Zhang,David H. Y. Yung,Jin Wu,Sien Li,and Amos P. K. Tai
Coastal Atmosphere and Climate of the Greater Bay Area Observation and Research Station of Guangdong Province, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
Aoxing Zhang
Coastal Atmosphere and Climate of the Greater Bay Area Observation and Research Station of Guangdong Province, Southern University of Science and Technology, Shenzhen, Guangdong, 518055, China
This study utilizes a regional climate–air quality coupled model to first investigate the complex interaction between irrigation, climate and air quality in China. We found that large-scale irrigation practices reduce summertime surface ozone while raising secondary inorganic aerosol concentration via complicated physical and chemical processes. Our results emphasize the importance of making a tradeoff between air pollution controls and sustainable agricultural development.
This study utilizes a regional climate–air quality coupled model to first investigate the...