Abstract
This study investigates the impact of protest activities on urban air quality in Liverpool, focusing on pollutant levels of nitrogen dioxide (NO2), ozone (O3), and particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10) during the protests from August 3rd to 6th, 2024. Despite a significant reduction in vehicular traffic during the protests, NO2 and O3 levels remained stable, suggesting that these pollutants are influenced by non-traffic sources like industrial emissions and atmospheric conditions. In contrast, PM2.5 and PM10 levels showed a marked decrease during the protest period and remained low for several days afterwards, indicating a strong correlation with traffic volume. These findings highlight the need for integrated air quality management strategies that go beyond traffic control and address multiple pollution sources to achieve comprehensive improvements in urban air quality, especially during large public gatherings.
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
Public Health Policies and Practices
KEYWORDS
AIR QUALITY, PROTEST, PUBLIC HEALTH, TRAFFIC MONITORING
