Open waste burning contrary to other air pollution-related perceptions and practices in Pokhara, Nepal

Abstract: Open burning of municipal solid waste (MSW) is a poorly-characterized and frequently-underestimated source of air pollution in developing countries. This paper estimates the air pollution happening from MSW burning in municipality areas of the Prayagraj, Uttar Pradesh, India. Air quality models (AQMs) are critical components for urban air quality management because they can predict and forecast air pollutant concentrations. Advanced AQM, such as AERMOD, has a well-established application in the developed world provided sufficient input data is available. However, in poor countries, it is limited due to a lack of adequate and trustworthy data. The present study is focused to assess the urban air quality due to municipal solid waste burning around a Sangam city Prayagraj in India using dispersion modelling. Keywords: PM10, PM2.5, Air Quality Modelling, AERMOD

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Capabilities and Gaps Assessments of Urban Air Quality Manage-ment in Uganda

Indonesian Journal of Geography ◽

10.22146/ijg.6740 ◽

2015 ◽

Vol 47 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Amin Tamale Kiggundu

Keyword(s):

Air Pollution ◽

Air Quality ◽

Fossil Fuels ◽

Public Awareness ◽

Urban Air Quality ◽

Urban Air ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Vehicle Inspection ◽

National Environment ◽

Waste Burning

Today, large cities across the globe are facing a pervasive problem of air pollution. The purpose of this study is to assess the capabilities and gaps in urban air quality management in Uganda as well as proposing strategies for curbing air pollution. This study applied face to face interviews, targeting key informants such as the environmental experts, urbanization researchers and officials from the National Environment Management Authority (NEMA). Results show that rapid motorization, continued dependence on fossil fuels, open waste burning, biomass burning, industrialization, bushfires and urbanization are the key causes of air pollution in Uganda. To reduce air pollution and improve urban air quality it is critical to promote non-motorised mass transport, increase electricity access, regulate open waste burning, establish laboratories, strengthen local research and training capacity, promote collaborations, introduce more fuel efficient vehicles and periodic vehicle inspection and carry out public awareness campaigns about air pollution.

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