Urban Air Pollution in Asian Cities: Status, Challenges and Management

Air pollution has become part of the daily existence of many people who work, live and use the streets in Asian cities. Each day millions of city dwellers breathe air polluted with concentrations of chemicals, smoke and particles that dramatically exceed World Health Organization guideline values. Deteriorating air quality has resulted in significant impacts on human health and environment in Asia.

This book provides a comprehensive and comparative assessment of the current status and challe...