Spatial variation in vehicle-derived metal pollution identified by magnetic and elemental analysis of roadside tree leaves

Maher, BA, Moore, C and Matzka, J (2008) Spatial variation in vehicle-derived metal pollution identified by magnetic and elemental analysis of roadside tree leaves. Atmospheric Environment, 42 (2). pp. 364-373.

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Abstract

Exposure to metal-rich particulate pollution is associated with adverse health outcomes. In particular, lead has recently been shown to be toxic in young children even at low levels previously considered 'safe'. Lead poisoning from vehicle pollution has been addressed internationally by removal of leaded petrol but toxic blood lead levels in children continue to be reported in urban areas, the source suggested to be resuspended roadside soil, enriched in lead due to previous leaded fuel usage. Here, we use paired geochemical and magnetic analyses of natural biomonitors-kerbside tree leaves-and of air sample filters to examine contemporary sources of particulate pollution, and show that co-associated, fine (

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	sdg 11 - sustainable cities and communities ,/dk/atira/pure/sustainabledevelopmentgoals/sustainable_cities_and_communities
Faculty \ School:	Faculty of Science > School of Environmental Sciences
Depositing User:	Rosie Cullington
Date Deposited:	25 Feb 2011 14:18
Last Modified:	28 Jan 2025 13:08
URI:	https://ueaeprints.uea.ac.uk/id/eprint/24880
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