Photochemical Smog Formation and Mitigation: A Case Study from Beijing Olympics

(1) Northfield Mount Hermon
May 12, 2025

Esther He (1)

ABSTRACT

This research provides a general review of the photochemical smog status in Beijing. Most of its

primary pollutants come from vehicle emissions for transport and fuel combustions for industrial

and domestic energy uses. Due to the limited data, the scope of health impact is extended to

China, and it has been found that high ground-level ozone exposures lead to higher morbidity

and mortality for both cardiovascular and respiratory diseases. The environmental

consequences in Beijing are characterized by vegetation impairs. Particularly, crop damage

could lead to economic losses.