Air pollution remains a significant global challenge, driving nations worldwide to implement diverse mitigation strategies, often targeting specific pollutants like particulate matter. Despite being designed with the best intentions, these strategies can sometimes lead to unintended consequences, such as changes in atmospheric chemical compositions that result in phenomena like ozone increases or unexpected climate impacts.
This session aims to shed light on the unforeseen effects of air pollution mitigation strategies, focusing on the changes in chemical composition they induce. We invite contributions that delve into observational data and modeling approaches, encompassing historical, current, and projected changes.
The ultimate goal of this session is to pave the way for more holistic and effective strategies that balance the urgent need for pollution reduction with an in-depth understanding of potential unintended effects.