Sustainable Strategies for Air Pollution Mitigation: Development, Economics and Technologies

This book reviews air pollution, discussing its far-reaching impacts and presenting sustainable strategies to effectively address and mitigate these challenges. The book explores how addressing air pollution is in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, specifically SDG 3 (Good Health and Well-being), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), and SDG 13 (Climate Action). In this book, readers will find in-depth discussions on the effects of air pollution on human health, ecosystems, and the environment, underscoring the urgent need for effective mitigation strategies and the critical role of air pollution in driving climate change.

The book also examines the economic impacts of air pollution and the disproportionate burden it places on vulnerable populations, emphasizing the importance of equitable public health policies and the necessity of social justice in pollution control efforts. Furthermore, this work presents sustainable strategies for managing air quality, stressing their significance for both human health and climate benefits. It provides an authoritative analysis of the policies and regulations crucial to achieving clean air, highlighting their role in reducing the adverse effects of air pollution on public health. Special attention is given to the latest technologies and innovations designed to mitigate air pollution. Together with its companion volume, "Air Pollutants in the Context of the One Health Approach: Fundamentals, Sources, and Impacts," this book serves as an essential resource for researchers, policymakers, students, and all those dedicated to tackling the complex challenges posed by air pollution and its far-reaching consequences for human health, the environment, and global sustainability.

Dr. Matthew Chidozie Ogwu is an Assistant Professor of Integrated Ecology and Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University, USA. He is an interdisciplinary academic with transdisciplinary skills and diverse convergence research interests (One Health and Eco Health) pertinent to the assessment of coupled human and natural as well as socio-ecological systems and has numerous awards, research grants, and scholarships to his name. Dr. Ogwu serves on the board of and as a reviewer for many peer-reviewed journals. He continues to volunteer his time and skills to promote sustainable development.

Dr. Sylvester Izah is a distinguished faculty member at Bayelsa Medical University in Yenagoa, Nigeria. Dr. Izah holds dual Ph.D. in Public Health, and Applied Microbiology and Environmental Health, an M.Sc. in Applied Microbiology, and a B.Sc. in Biological Sciences from Niger Delta University, Nigeria. In addition to his teaching role, he holds the position of Assistant Director of Academic Planning, Research, and Innovations at the university. Dr. Izah is a licensed Environmental Health Specialist in Nigeria. His expertise spans various disciplines, and he has a particular focus on Sustainable Human-Environmental Health Interactions. This broad area of study involves the assessment and management of air, soil, and water quality, as well as toxicology, hygiene, sanitation, food science, waste management, biodiversity, and sustainability. Dr. Izah's academic prowess is highlighted by an impressive research and publication portfolio, which includes more than 300 peer-reviewed publications. His work extends to the publication of edited books with renowned publishers such as Springer and Elsevier, contributions to book chapters in publications by Elsevier, Springer, and Taylor and Francis, as well as numerous journal articles.