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Air Pollution of Nature Reserves near Cities in Russia
Joint Authors
Golokhvast, Kirill S.
Kholodov, Aleksei S.
Source
Issue
Vol. 2020, Issue 2020 (31 Dec. 2020), pp.1-8, 8 p.
Publisher
Hindawi Publishing Corporation
Publication Date
2020-06-04
Country of Publication
Egypt
No. of Pages
8
Main Subjects
Abstract EN
Today, protected natural areas cover about 15% of the Earth’s land.
These areas by definition are supposed to be free of pollution; they nevertheless suffer from the effects of aerial transport of anthropogenic polluting substances.
In this study, we evaluated the impact of settlements on protected natural areas to determine the optimal distance beyond which the anthropogenic influence would be minimal.
For this purpose, we analyzed the particle size distribution and the content of metals in fresh snow samples collected in the Bastak Nature Reserve and the neighboring Birobidzhan city (Russian Federation).
Both sites contained comparable proportions of PM10 and contents of heavy metals, which points to the transportation of air pollutants from the city to the reserve.
The results of the analysis were summarized and compared with the available data on other nature reserves and nearby populated localities.
Based on the research data, pollutant emissions should be decreased for cities that are closer than 50 km to nature reserves.
Moreover, authorities should take into consideration atmospheric factors and distance to the nearest settlement when establishing new protected natural areas.
American Psychological Association (APA)
Kholodov, Aleksei S.& Golokhvast, Kirill S.. 2020. Air Pollution of Nature Reserves near Cities in Russia. Scientifica،Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208265
Modern Language Association (MLA)
Kholodov, Aleksei S.& Golokhvast, Kirill S.. Air Pollution of Nature Reserves near Cities in Russia. Scientifica No. 2020 (2020), pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208265
American Medical Association (AMA)
Kholodov, Aleksei S.& Golokhvast, Kirill S.. Air Pollution of Nature Reserves near Cities in Russia. Scientifica. 2020. Vol. 2020, no. 2020, pp.1-8.
https://search.emarefa.net/detail/BIM-1208265
Data Type
Journal Articles
Language
English
Notes
Includes bibliographical references
Record ID
BIM-1208265