Variation characteristics and coordinated emission reduction of air pollutants in megacity of Chengdu-Chongqing economic circle under dual carbon goal

• Main Authors: Li, Xiaoju, Abdullah, Luqman Chuah, Sobri, Shafreeza, Md Said, Mohamad Syazarudin, Hussain, Siti Aslina, Tan, Poh Aun, Jinzhao, Hu
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• Published: The Korean Society of Environmental Engineers 2024
• Online Access: http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111027/1/Variation%20characteristics%20and%20coordinated%20emission%20reduction%20of%20air%20pollutants%20in%20megacity.pdf; http://psasir.upm.edu.my/id/eprint/111027/; https://www.eeer.org/journal/view.php?number=1535

The air pollution process and impact mechanism of megacities located in complex terrain are particularly complex. As a typical megacity in China, Chengdu has unique topographical and meteorological conditions, and its pollution control is difficult. This study systematically elucidated the variation characteristics of six criteria air pollutants in Chengdu between 2014 and 2020. Besides, the PM2.5/PM10 and NO2/SO2 ratios were discussed. Furthermore, a detailed analysis of the correlation between air pollutants was carried out. Finally, the collaborative path of carbon reduction and air pollution control is discussed. The results indicated that SO2, PM2.5, PM10 and CO were significantly decreased by 62.9%, 50.8%, 45.5%, and 36.7%, respectively. PM2.5 and O3 compliance rates are very low, and O3 increases with fluctuations. SO2, NO2, CO, PM showed a “U-shaped” seasonal variation, and there was a “seesaw” phenomenon between O3 and PM2.5. The continuous changing trends are also found in the ratios of PM2.5/PM10 and NO2/SO2. The results highlight the importance of coordinated reduction of carbon emissions and pollutants in Chengdu. This research can improve the prediction accuracy of air pollution in complex terrain areas under global warming and improve the understanding of the formation mechanism of air pollution in special terrains around the world.