Trace Elements, Big Impact: Unveiling Air Pollution Sources for Cleaner Communities - Haroula Baliaka

Year
2025
Summary

This research investigates atmospheric trace elements as indicators of pollution sources, focusing on toxic metal emissions from urban firestorms during the Eaton Canyon and Palisades fires. Elevated airborne lead concentrations prompted the creation of Phoenix, a community-based post-fire air monitoring network designed to track hazardous dust resuspension during debris cleanup.