Date: Tuesday, 25 June 2024
Time: 16:15 - 17:15 CEST
Session code 2BV.7
Climate change assessments: from case studies to system investigations
Biomass Burning and Air Pollution in Milan: Assessing the Consequences of the Russia-Ukraine Conflict on Air Quality and Toxicity
Short Introductive summary
The ongoing geopolitical conflict between Russia and Ukraine has precipitated a significant energy crisis in Europe. In response, the European Union (EU), facing with reduced natural gas imports from Russia, has encouraged member states to explore alternative energy sources. Italy, in particular, has implemented tax reductions on wood pellets to promote biomass as a residential heating option. This study aims to assess the impact of this policy shift on air quality in Milan, Italy, particularly focusing on PM2.5 concentration and toxicity, a crucial factor for public health.
Presenter
Costantinos SIOUTAS
University of Southern California, Sonny Astani Department of Civil and Environmental Engineering
Presenter's biography
Dr. Constantinos Sioutas, Sc.D., is currently the first holder of the Fred Champion Professorship in Civil and Environmental Engineering at the University of Southern California (USC) .He has authored 410 peer-reviewed journal publications, 5 book chapters and holds 14 U.S. patents
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Co-authors:
Y. Aghaei, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
M. Badami, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
R. Tohidi, University of Southern California, Los Angeles, USA
Session reference: 2BV.7.18