The impact of road transport on CO2 atmospheric concentrations in gaza city (Palestine), and urban vegetation as a mitigation measure

• Autorzy: Salem M.Z. , Almuzaini R.F. , Kishawi Y.S.
• Języki publikacji: EN

Abstrakty

EN

Although traffic-borne pollution has been increasing recently in Gaza City (GC), no studies have tackled the issue in a quantitative manner. This study investigated quantitatively the atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO₂ ) concentrations in three heavily-trafficked streets (sites X, Y, and Z) in GC, using a locally manufactured device. Measurements were performed during a weekday and a weekend in three specific times, including two rush hours. Green-cover was investigated using the top-down approach for photo interpretation in the selected sites. Furthermore, the awareness of the local population toward greening their streets was tested using two questionnaires. Measured atmospheric CO₂ concentrations ranged between 300 ppm and 900 ppm in all selected sites. Atmospheric CO₂ concentrations were highest in site X and lowest in Y. Green-cover percentage was found to be 2%, 3%, and 8% for sites X, Y, and Z, respectively. Generally, higher levels were detected during the working day compared to those detected during the weekend. Additionally, high atmospheric CO₂ concentrations were detected in streets with reduced green-cover as well as streets with workshops flanked on both sides. The questionnaires’ analysis illustrated sound awareness among respondents regarding the researched aspect.

• Wydawca: -
• Czasopismo: Polish Journal of Environmental Studies
• Rocznik: 2017
• Tom: 26
• Numer: 5
• Opis fizyczny: p.2175-2188,fig.,ref.

Twórcy

autor

Salem M.Z.

• Department of Business and Finance Management, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza City, Palestine

autor

Almuzaini R.F.

• Department of Planning and Information Systems, University College of Applied Sciences (UCAS), Gaza City, Palestine

autor

Kishawi Y.S.

• Water Authority, Gaza City, Palestine

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DOI

10.15244/pjoes/69445