Scientific Publications The December 2016 extreme weather and particulate matter pollution episode in the Paris region (France) Published 2022 Share SHARE Facebook share Twitter LinkedIn Copy URL Email Download Download 1-s2.0-S1352231022004514-main.pdf en Added on: 30 August, 2026 Breadcrumb Home Resource Library The December 2016 Extreme Weather and Particulate Matter Pollution Episode In The Paris Region (France) Highlights:Study of an intense winter episode of particulate pollution in the Paris region.Exceptional stagnant conditions explain the highest concentrations.Organic matter of local origin dominates the chemical composition of the particles with also a strong nitrate component from traffic.Significant values of oxidative potential are observed.