New paper published
https://authors.elsevier.com/c/1bKXCcd3S8nnT
A new publication by Alifa, on the influence of meteorology and emissions on the spatio-temporal variability of PM10 in Malaysia.
Alifa, M., Bolster, D., Mead, M. I., Latif, M. T., and Crippa, P. (2020). The influence of meteorology and emissions on the spatio-temporal variability of PM10 in Malaysia. Atmospheric Research, 105107.
This study indicates a strong influence of wildfire pollution from neighboring countries on the seasonal increase of both monthly average PM10 and number of days exceeding Malaysia’s air quality standards. Regional differences in median PM10 during the non-fire season suggest the contribution of urban emissions in deteriorating air quality. The wet deposition mechanisms reducing PM10 concentrations during the boreal winter and spring, while the summer and fall present temperatures and winds enhancing fire ignition conditions and long-range transport of transboundary pollution. The Klang Valley area remains the region with the most challenging pollution dynamics, showing both high persistent PM10 levels and yearly fire-season extreme pollution episodes.