Erekso Hadiwijoyo, Norhayati Abdullah, Hom Bahadur Rijal
Forest fires emit a wide range of chemical constituents that significantly alter atmospheric composition, contributing to ozone depletion, temperature anomalies, and climate change. This systematic review examines the influence of wildfire emissions on ozone chemistry, surface and air temperature dynamics, and global warming. A total of peer-reviewed articles published between 2014 and 2024 were analyzed from Scopus databases. Key compounds released during biomass burning-such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), carbon monoxide (CO), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), and halogenated species-were identified as primary agents in ozone depletion and greenhouse gas accumulation. These emissions initiate complex photochemical reactions that accelerate ozone depletion while raising surface and tropospheric temperatures. Elevated temperatures further intensify chemical processes and heat trapping, creating a reinforcing feedback loop. Observations also indicate significant ozone thinning at high latitudes due to pollutant transport into the stratosphere, with implications for atmospheric stability and environmental sustainability. This review underscores the critical need to address the interrelated effects of wildfire emissions through integrated mitigation approaches, including improved wildfire management, emission control technologies, and adaptive climate policies. Further interdisciplinary research is essential to anticipate long-term environmental impacts and inform global sustainability efforts. © Published under licence by IOP Publishing Ltd.
Graduate School of Environmental and Information Studies, Tokyo City University, 3-3-1 Ushikubo-nishi, Tsuzuki-ku, Yokohama, 224-8551, Japan; Soil Science Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Brawijaya University, Malang, Indonesia; Malaysia-Japan International Institute of Technology, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, Jalan Sultan Yahya Petra, Kuala Lumpur, 54100, Malaysia
