Mapping the supply and demand of regulating air chemical composition in Lithuania

Abstract

Urban and industrial areas contribute substantially to air quality degradation. Evidence shows that the pollution released in these areas is responsible for human health problems. Therefore, it is of paramount importance to identify the areas that can contribute to air pollution mitigation (supply) and the areas where from a human standpoint, it is more needed (demand). This work maps and assesses the supply and demand for regulating air chemical composition in Lithuania. The results showed a higher supply in areas with high forest density, while the demand is high in the major urban areas. Overall, there is a mismatch between supply and demand. Further work at a high resolution in urban areas is needed since the demand for regulating air chemical composition is highly important for human well-being.