Overview
Vegetation helps remove air pollutants by absorbing gases through leaves and intercepting particulate matter. These nature-based solutions improve air quality and reduce health risks, particularly in urban areas where air pollution is higher.
The data in this work is based on modeled estimates of air pollutant sequestration by vegetation in rural and urban areas in each county, measured in grams per unit area of vegetation type.
The methodology involves modeling pollutant removal rates across different vegetation types, considering factors such as leaf surface area, stomatal conductance, and particle interception efficiency in both urban and rural environments.