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Traffic Pollution Alters Electric Field in Tel Aviv

1/2/2026

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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem reports that traffic-derived NOx and PM2.5 significantly influence the atmospheric electric field in Tel Aviv.
The study used an electric field mill and air quality data over seven months, focusing on fair weather days.
NOx caused immediate changes during rush hours, while PM2.5 lagged by about two and a half hours, suggesting electric-field measurements could track air quality and health impacts.

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The Hebrew University of Jerusalem reports that traffic-derived NOx and PM2.5 significantly influence the atmospheric electric field in Tel Aviv.
The study used an electric field mill and air quality data over seven months, focusing on fair weather days.
NOx caused immediate changes during rush hours, while PM2.5 lagged by about two and a half hours, suggesting electric-field measurements could track air quality and health impacts.