66: Analyzing Regional Variations in Air Quality: Insights from Indiana, Ohio, and Kentucky (2020–2024)
Tuesday, Aug 5: 10:30 AM - 12:20 PM
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The rapid growth of urbanization and industrialization has intensified environmental challenges, with air pollution being among the most critical. It damages ecosystems, influences climate change, and poses severe health risks. This study focuses on the spatial air quality changes in Ohio, Indiana, and Kentucky over the period from 2020 to 2024 by analyzing key variables, including several air pollutants, meteorological conditions, and socio-demographic factors. Using Geographically Weighted Regression and Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression methods, the study identifies regional differences in air quality and examines the primary contributing factors influencing these variations. This study serves as a foundation for future research that incorporates more advanced statistical techniques to gain deeper insights into air quality and its impact on the public over time.
Air Quality
Spatial Statistics
Geographically Weighted Regression
Multiscale Geographically Weighted Regression
Climate change
Statistics
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Section on Statistics and the Environment
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