The December 2016 extreme weather and particulate matter pollution episode in the Paris region (France)
Abstract
Highlights
• Study of an intense winter episode of particulate pollution in the Paris region.
• Exceptional stagnant conditions explain the highest concentrations.
• Organic matter of local origin dominates the chemical composition of the particles with also a strong nitrate component from traffic.
• Significant values of oxidative potential are observed.
Domains
Environmental Sciences
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