Wang Xiao’s paper accepted by ES&T

Wang Xiao’s paper titled Decadal Shifts in PAH Sources and Health Risks in China under Clean Air Actions has been accepted for publication in Environmental Science & Technology (ES&T). The study integrates radiocarbon analysis of black carbon with positive matrix factorization to clarify long-term source-specific trends of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) across China. The findings reveal that while clean air actions significantly reduced coal combustion emissions, traffic-related PAHs have become an increasing contributor to toxicity and health risks, highlighting the need for further energy transition and vehicle electrification. Congratulations to Wang Xiao and the team on this important achievement!

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