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  • Environmental Science and Policy

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  • Increasing ozone pollution in China, with particulate matter (PM2.5) as a major pollutant.
  • Significant influence of meteorological conditions, specifically temperature and humidity, on ozone formation.
  • Need for quantitative understanding of these impacts for effective pollution control strategies.

Purpose:

  • To analyze the relationship between daily maximum temperature (Tmax), relative humidity (RH), and maximum 8-hour running average ozone (O3-8h).
  • To quantify the impact of meteorological variations on ozone levels in heavily polluted regions of China.
  • To identify optimal meteorological conditions conducive to ozone formation.

Summary:

  • A positive linear correlation was found between O3-8h and Tmax, with a temperature penalty factor ranging from 2.1-6.0 μg·(m³·℃)⁻¹.
  • A non-linear correlation between O3-8h and RH was observed, with peak ozone levels at 55% RH.
  • Optimal conditions for ozone formation were identified as 29℃ ≤ Tmax < 38℃ and 40% ≤ RH < 70%. Extreme high temperatures (≥ 35℃) showed a decrease in O3-8h, potentially due to increased particulate matter and heterogeneous reactions.

Impact:

  • Provides crucial theoretical basis for government-led ozone pollution prevention and control measures.
  • Highlights regional variations in sensitivity to temperature and humidity, informing targeted interventions.
  • Suggests complex interactions at extreme temperatures, indicating a need for further research into precursor reactions and ozone sinks.