Climate crisis to amplify atmospheric pollution in Greece

A study conducted by Greek scientists and published by Elsevier warns of heightened atmospheric pollution in Greece, driven by the climate crisis, posing risks to public health.

The research, led by Athanasios Nenes, professor at Lausanne Polytechnic School's Laboratory of Atmospheric Processes and their Impacts (LAPI), in collaboration with the National Technical University of Athens and the Institute of Chemical Engineering Sciences (ICEHT) "Demokritos," analyzed Athenians' exposure to African dust and smoke from fires, shedding light on air quality and particle types.

According to Nenes, the study highlights how different inhaled particles possess varying levels of toxicity, affecting health differently. Unlike previous studies that primarily focused on particle mass rather than toxicity, this research takes both factors into account. The study found that during...