Impacts of future changes in climate, emissions and land cover and land use on PM2.5 and O3 over the U.S.

Maria Val Martin, Colette L. Heald, Jean Francois Lamarque, Simone Tilmes, Louisa Emmons

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Abstract

Our analysis shows that climate, emissions and vegetation changes between 2000 and 2050 could lead to decreases in PM2.5 up to 12 μg/m 3 over the U.S., in particular over the eastern U.S. Summertime surface O3 levels are also predicted to decrease up to 20 ppbv over large areas of the country. We will discuss further these results in terms of different RCP scenarios, and quantify the changes resulting from climate, emissions and land cover/use alone. In addition, we will specifically explore the effects of future changes in the visibility at the U.S. National Parks.

Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationAir and Waste Management Association - Aerosol and Atmospheric Optics
Subtitle of host publicationVisibility and Air Pollution Specialty Conference 2012
Pages398-402
Number of pages5
StatePublished - 2012
EventAerosol and Atmospheric Optics: Visibility and Air Pollution Specialty Conference 2012 - Whitefish, MT, United States
Duration: Sep 25 2012Sep 28 2012

Publication series

NameAir and Waste Management Association - Aerosol and Atmospheric Optics: Visibility and Air Pollution Specialty Conference 2012

Conference

ConferenceAerosol and Atmospheric Optics: Visibility and Air Pollution Specialty Conference 2012
Country/TerritoryUnited States
CityWhitefish, MT
Period09/25/1209/28/12

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