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Long Term Variations of the Atmospheric Air Pollutants in Istanbul City

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  • H. Kurtulus Ozcan

    (Istanbul University, Engineering Faculty, Department of Environmental Engineering, 34320 Avcilar, Istanbul, Turkey)

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High population density and intense industrial activity has resulted in various forms of pollution in megacities. Air pollution ranks at the top of this list. This study investigated long-term changes in air pollutant parameters (SO 2 , CO, NO, NO 2 , NO x ) in Istanbul City, Turkey, using data from air-quality measurement stations on the Asian and European sides of Istanbul. The results show decreases from 2002 to 2010 in the amounts of SO 2 (one of the main pollutants released as a result of the burning of fossil fuels) and CO (indicative of incomplete combustion). However, NO x concentrations showed fluctuations over time, rather than a steady decline throughout the study period.

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  • H. Kurtulus Ozcan, 2012. "Long Term Variations of the Atmospheric Air Pollutants in Istanbul City," IJERPH, MDPI, vol. 9(3), pages 1-10, March.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jijerp:v:9:y:2012:i:3:p:781-790:d:16483
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