“Severe haze in northern China: A synergy of anthropogenic emissions and atmospheric processes” (2019), by Zhisheng An et al. Earth and Planetary Sciences research paper. Original abstract below, unchanged. No free PDF was found.

Severe haze in northern China: A synergy of anthropogenic emissions and atmospheric processes

Zhisheng An, Ru‐Jin Huang, Renyi Zhang et al. · April 15, 2019 · Earth and Planetary Sciences

Abstract

) and occur with extensive temporal (on a daily, weekly, to monthly timescale) and spatial (over a million square kilometers) coverage. Although significant advances have been made in field measurements, model simulations, and laboratory experiments for fine PM over recent years, the causes for severe haze formation have not yet to be systematically/comprehensively evaluated. This review provides a synthetic synopsis of recent advances in understanding the fundamental mechanisms of severe haze formation in northern China, focusing on emission sources, chemical formation and transformation, and meteorological and climatic conditions. In particular, we highlight the synergetic effects from the interactions between anthropogenic emissions and atmospheric processes. Current challenges and future research directions to improve the understanding of severe haze pollution as well as plausible regulatory implications on a scientific basis are also discussed.

Source page DOI: 10.1073/pnas.1900125116