Fine particulate matter (PM2.5) in Edmonton, Canada: Source apportionment and potential risk for human health

• Published in: Environmental pollution (1987) Vol. 218; pp. 219 - 229
• Main Authors: Bari, Md. Aynul, Kindzierski, Warren B.
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: England Elsevier Ltd 01.11.2016
• Subjects: Aerosols - analysis; Air Pollutants - analysis; Backward trajectory; Canada; Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk; Environmental Monitoring; Fine particulate matter; Fires; Humans; Industry; Nitrates - analysis; Particulate Matter - chemistry; PMF; Source apportionment; Sulfates - analysis; Vehicle Emissions - analysis; Canada, Alberta, Edmonton; ANW, Canada; USA; PMF; Fine particulate matter; Carcinogenic and non-carcinogenic risk; Source apportionment; Backward trajectory

To design effective PM2.5 control strategies in urban centers, there is a need to better understand local and remote sources influencing PM2.5 levels and associated risk to public health. An investigation of PM2.5 levels, sources and potential human health risk associated with trace elements in the...