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ClearEnvironmental factors and their impact on the COVID-19 pandemic
This review examined how environmental factors including air pollution, particulate matter, climate, and geography influence COVID-19 transmission and severity, highlighting the interconnected roles of environmental conditions in pandemic dynamics.
The Association between Weather Conditions (Ambient Air Temperature and Relative Humidity) with Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) Risk in Bandar Abbas, Iran
This study examined how temperature and humidity affected COVID-19 case rates in Bandar Abbas, Iran. The analysis found that weather conditions had a statistically significant association with infection risk during the study period.
SARS-COV-2 and environmental health: a brief contextualization
This brief review contextualizes the role of environmental factors in COVID-19 transmission, concluding that environmental changes can alter how the SARS-CoV-2 virus spreads and that understanding these mechanisms is important for controlling the pandemic.
Unanswered questions on the airborne transmission of COVID-19
Researchers reviewed how atmospheric particulate properties — including particle size, chemical composition, electrostatic charge, and moisture content — influence the airborne survival and transmission of SARS-CoV-2, proposing that particulate matter may act as a vehicle amplifying COVID-19 spread and helping explain observed correlations between air pollution and pandemic mortality.
Effect of large topography on atmospheric environment in Sichuan Basin: A climate analysis based on changes in atmospheric visibility
Researchers analyzed 51 years of meteorological station data from the Sichuan-Chongqing region to examine how large topographic features influence the atmospheric environment of the Sichuan Basin, using atmospheric visibility as a proxy for aerosol concentration alongside temperature, humidity, and wind data.
Relationship of Suspended Atmospheric Microplastics and Meteorological Parameters in Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur
Researchers examined the relationship between suspended atmospheric microplastics and meteorological parameters in Kuala Lumpur, finding that weather conditions including temperature, humidity, and wind patterns influence airborne microplastic concentrations.
Airborne microplastics in China: Assessing urbanization, weather factors and policy implications from the nationwide study
Researchers conducted the first nationwide assessment of atmospheric microplastics across 30 Chinese cities combined with year-round monitoring in Ningbo, finding an average deposition flux of 473.9 items m-2 d-1 and identifying urbanization level, seasonal weather patterns, and wind conditions as key governing factors of atmospheric microplastic distribution.
SARS-CoV-2 variants and environmental effects of lockdowns, masks and vaccination: a review
Researchers reviewed how COVID-19 control measures — lockdowns, face masks, and vaccination — affected environmental pollution, finding that while lockdowns improved air quality, the surge in disposable mask waste and cold-chain vaccine logistics introduced new environmental burdens.
Dynamic Changes of Local Climate Zones in the Guangdong–Hong Kong–Macao Greater Bay Area and Their Spatio-Temporal Impacts on the Surface Urban Heat Island Effect between 2005 and 2015
Researchers mapped changes in local climate zones in China's Greater Bay Area between 2005 and 2015 and quantified how urban land cover shifts drove increases in surface urban heat island intensity, finding that compact urban development produced the greatest warming contributions.
The Effects of Daily Mean Temperature and Diurnal Temperature Range on Ischemic Heart Disease Mortality in Hangzhou, China
This study analyzed the effects of daily mean temperature and diurnal temperature range on ischemic stroke risk, finding that both temperature metrics independently influence stroke incidence, with implications for climate-health research.
Mitigating airborne microplastics pollution from perspectives of precipitation and underlying surface types
Researchers collected airborne microplastics under and away from a Ficus tree in Chengdu, China, finding that tree canopy cover and meteorological conditions such as precipitation significantly reduce airborne microplastic concentrations, suggesting vegetation as a natural mitigation measure.
Insights from the first Brazilian Symposium on Human Biometeorology
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper summarizes findings from the first Brazilian Symposium on Human Biometeorology, covering research gaps in the study of weather and climate effects on human health in Brazil.
How do temperature, humidity, and air saturation state affect the COVID-19 transmission risk?
Researchers developed a modified Wells-Riley infection model incorporating a dynamic virus deposition ratio that accounts for how temperature, humidity, and air saturation affect SARS-CoV-2 transmission, finding that cold and high-humidity environments such as frozen food markets substantially increase infection risk beyond standard estimates.
Atmospheric microplastics in Handan, China: characteristics, seasonal variations, and human exposure risk
Researchers conducted a year-long monitoring campaign of deposited and suspended atmospheric microplastics in Handan, an industrial city in northern China. They found strong seasonal variations linked to wind patterns and industrial emissions, with human inhalation exposure posing a measurable health risk.
Atmospheric deposition of microplastics in the megalopolis (Shanghai) during rainy season: Characteristics, influence factors, and source
Researchers characterized atmospheric microplastic deposition in Shanghai during the rainy season, finding that rainfall events significantly increased deposition rates, with fibers dominating and sources linked to both local urban activities and long-range atmospheric transport.
Infectious disease ecology and evolution in a changing world
This study examines how changing environmental conditions, particularly thermal shifts, can influence infectious disease dynamics. The research suggests that temperature conditions can strongly affect both host and pathogen traits related to infection.
Synergistic Impact of Complex Topography and Climate Variability on the Loss of Microclimate Heterogeneity in Southeast Asia
Not relevant to microplastics — this paper analyzes how topography and climate variability have driven declining microclimate heterogeneity in Southeast Asia between 1982 and 2017, with implications for regional biodiversity.
Distribution and possible sources of atmospheric microplastic deposition in a valley basin city (Lanzhou, China)
Researchers measured atmospheric microplastic deposition in Lanzhou, a valley basin city in China, during the COVID-19 pandemic period from February to August 2020. They found an average deposition rate of about 354 particles per square meter per day, predominantly small PET fragments and fibers, with local human activity identified as the main source. The study suggests that human activity patterns and rainfall are the dominant factors influencing the spatial and temporal distribution of airborne microplastics in urban environments.
Public perceptions of climate change and health – A cross-sectional survey study
Researchers conducted a cross-sectional survey to assess public perceptions of the links between climate change and human health, examining awareness of how rising temperatures, extreme weather, air pollution, and environmental degradation affect morbidity and mortality. The study found variable levels of public understanding across demographic groups, with implications for health communication and climate policy engagement.
The influence of environmental factors on the detection and quantification of SARS-CoV-2 variants in dormitory wastewater at a primarily undergraduate institution
Wastewater-based epidemiology was used to track SARS-CoV-2 RNA in dormitory wastewater at a university, finding that sampling method, environmental temperature, and target gene type all significantly influenced detection and quantification of viral variants across the campus.
Response of Matching Degree between Precipitation and Maize Water Requirement to Climate Change in China
This study examined how climate change is altering the matching between precipitation timing and maize water requirements across China's monsoon region. Changes in intra-annual precipitation distribution and extreme weather frequency were found to affect crop water availability, with significant implications for food security.
Seasonal patterns and environmental drivers of atmospheric microplastics in a coastal megacity
Researchers conducted a year-long monitoring campaign of atmospheric microplastics in Shanghai to understand seasonal patterns and environmental drivers. The study identified distinct temporal dynamics in airborne microplastic concentrations in this coastal megacity, revealing how weather patterns, wind, and human activities influence atmospheric microplastic levels throughout the year.
Effects of temperature, humidity, and air saturation state on the transmission risk prediction of COVID-19 in typical scenarios
Researchers introduced a dynamic virus deposition ratio concept to model how temperature, humidity, and air saturation state influence respiratory particle size and viral deposition in the airway, incorporating it into a modified non-steady-state Wells-Riley model for COVID-19 infection risk prediction. The model estimated transmission risk across typical indoor scenarios under varying ambient environmental conditions.
Analysis on Air Pollutants in COVID-19 Lockdown Using Satellite Imagery: A Study on Pakistan
Satellite imagery was used to analyze air pollutant concentrations including CO, NO2, and aerosols in Pakistan during COVID-19 lockdown periods, finding temporary reductions in some pollutants followed by rapid rebound as restrictions eased. The study demonstrates that industrial and transport emissions are dominant drivers of urban air pollution in Pakistan, with lockdowns providing only short-term environmental relief.