Towards a Sustainable and Breathable Environment: Mitigating Air Pollution for Health and Well-Being
A special issue of Sustainability (ISSN 2071-1050). This special issue belongs to the section "Health, Well-Being and Sustainability".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 1 January 2027 | Viewed by 246
Special Issue Editors
Interests: environmental health; environmental pollution; air quality; water quality; public health; environmental chemistry; exposure science; health risk assessment; environmental monitoring
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Interests: environmental health; air quality and health impact; indoor air quality; environmental epidemiology; air pollution epidemiology children’s environmental health
Interests: PTS in the indoor and outdoor air; children health effect by PTS intake; waste management
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Achieving clean and breathable air is central to advancing global sustainability, protecting public health, and supporting resilient communities. As societies confront rapid urbanization, climate change, and evolving emission patterns, the demand for innovative, science-driven solutions to mitigate air pollution is more urgent than ever. This Special Issue aims to bring together multidisciplinary research that accelerates progress toward healthier atmospheric environments and contributes to evidence-based sustainability strategies.
Aligned with the journal’s mission, this Special Issue welcomes contributions that integrate environmental science, technological innovation, human health assessment, and policy perspectives. We seek studies that not only deepen scientific understanding but also offer actionable pathways for improving air quality and societal well-being.
Research themes may include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Ambient and indoor air pollution monitoring and assessment.
- Advances in atmospheric chemistry and pollutant transformation.
- Emission inventories, source apportionment, and modeling.
- Exposure analysis, health impacts, and risk assessment.
- Mitigation strategies, clean technologies, and nature-based solutions.
- Climate–air quality interactions, sustainability planning, and policy frameworks.
- Emerging pollutants and ultrafine/microplastic particles in air.
- Data-driven approaches, sensors, and AI applications in air quality monitoring.
- Environmental justice, equity, and vulnerable populations.
- Community engagement, citizen science, and behavior-based interventions.
We welcome original research articles and comprehensive reviews that contribute to advancing sustainable, healthier environments for all.
Dr. Azhar Siddique
Prof. Dr. Juliana Jalaludin
Dr. Wen-Jing Deng
Guest Editors
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Keywords
- air pollution
- sustainable environment
- atmospheric chemistry
- air quality management
- climate–air quality interactions
- environmental policy
- urban and indoor air quality
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