The document discusses transboundary haze pollution in Southeast Asia. It defines haze and its causes as smoke, dust and other particulates from fires, especially agricultural burning in Indonesia. This haze travels across borders, affecting air quality in multiple countries. The health impacts include respiratory and cardiovascular illness while the economic impacts include disruption to tourism and business. Regional policies and agreements have been established to monitor fires, prevent haze outbreaks and facilitate emergency response, but haze remains a recurring problem each dry season.
This document discusses Indonesia's annual forest fires and resulting haze pollution issue in Southeast Asia. It notes that forest fires commonly occur during dry seasons in Indonesian provinces like Sumatra and Kalimantan, causing major transportation, economic, health, and environmental problems domestically and across borders in countries like Singapore and Malaysia. The worst fires on record were in 1997, affecting over 200,000 people in 6 countries with severe health impacts. Drying and burning of carbon-rich peatlands also significantly contributes to global warming by releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases. Key causes of the fires include land clearing by farmers and plantation companies using the cheap slash-and-burn method.
Importance of Environmental Educationation(Lecture-2).pdfDrHafizKosar
Importance of Environmental Education
Man's rapid consumption of natural resources and energy has led to a disregard for the environment. He has become a super animal, creating favorable environments for his own welfare. However, this imbalance has long-term consequences, creating problems for future generations. Activities like deforestation, industrialization, urbanization, and chemical fertilizers contribute to environmental change. Industrial growth has increased CO2 content, leading to global warming and melting polar ice, potentially affecting low-lying lands.
Climatic changes, air pollution, and acid rains due to industrialization have led to global problems. Environmental principles are applied in forest management, but rapid industrialization and exploitation have led to serious issues. Ozone layer depletion, deforestation, and urbanization have impacted the global ecosystem. Forests conserve soil, cover ice, and provide water, but they also contribute to air pollution and skin cancer.
Deforestation leads to rapid ice melting, floods, drought, and loss of O2-CO2 balance in the air. It also threatens wildlife habitats and species. To conserve air, land, and water, it is crucial to educate youth, engineers, and administrators on ecological principles and the importance of judicious use of natural resources to prevent pollution of air, water, and land.
1.2 Control of Pollution
1.2.1 Air Pollution
1.2.2 Water Pollution
1.2.3 Land Pollution
1.2.4 Noise Pollution
1.3 Conservation of Natural Resources
1.3.1 Inexhaustible Resources
1.3.2 Nature’s Harmonious Cycle
1.3.3 Earth's Finite Gifts
1.3.4 Human Resources
1.3.5 Conservation and Innovation
1.3.6 Path to Prosperity
1.4 Conducive Environment for Sustainable Development
1.4.1 Maintenance of Ecological Balance
1.4.2 Maintenance of sustainable Relation between Man and Biosphere
The document discusses the environmental and health impacts of mine dust pollution. It notes that research has shown mining activities release dust particles into the air, water, and land that can negatively impact the health of mine workers and nearby residents. Mine dust pollution is a significant environmental concern as it can reduce vegetation and air quality. It is also a major occupational health hazard for mine workers as it can lead to respiratory diseases. The pollutants in mine dust also pose risks to public health as they may contaminate surrounding areas impacting domestic water and food security for nearby residents. Further research is still needed to fully understand the health effects of mine dust exposure.
Seasonal impact of gaseous and particulate pollutants of Agra city over the 2...mahesh515545
Seasonal analysis of the gaseous pollutants over the year 2023
Final year project of civil engineering
Air pollution
Aktu
Rajkiya Engineering college Azamgarh
So2, No2 ,Pm10,pm2.5, pm100
This document discusses various types of pollution and their effects on human health. It defines pollution and related terms, and identifies the major types of pollution as water, air, soil, thermal, radioactive, noise, and light. It then focuses on water pollution and air pollution, describing common pollutants such as sewage, sediments, nutrients, and effluents that contaminate waterways, as well as ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide that are released into the air through natural events and human activities like industry and vehicle emissions. The document stresses that pollution poses health risks and can cause respiratory, cardiovascular and other illnesses.
The document discusses disasters and air pollution. It begins by defining disasters and outlining the characteristics and types of disasters. It then discusses the cycle of disaster management and manmade disasters. Next, it focuses on the role of science in managing disasters. The document also discusses the characteristics and causes of air pollution. It provides details about air pollution levels in Delhi and health impacts. It presents approaches to address air pollution using nanotechnology, such as nano-catalysts, membranes, and adsorption. It stresses the importance of applying science to both inform policy and address disasters and air pollution.
The document discusses air quality related issues and the causes and effects of air pollution. It provides background on key topics like what is air pollution, common air pollutants, and air quality indices. It then examines global issues like the haze problems in Southeast Asia countries. Local issues in Malaysia are also discussed such as the 2013 haze episode and its health and economic impacts. Studies on the health risks of air pollution in Klang Valley and CO2 emissions in Malaysia are summarized. The document concludes that both global and local factors contribute to air pollution, which affects health, education, and economies.
This document discusses Indonesia's annual forest fires and resulting haze pollution issue in Southeast Asia. It notes that forest fires commonly occur during dry seasons in Indonesian provinces like Sumatra and Kalimantan, causing major transportation, economic, health, and environmental problems domestically and across borders in countries like Singapore and Malaysia. The worst fires on record were in 1997, affecting over 200,000 people in 6 countries with severe health impacts. Drying and burning of carbon-rich peatlands also significantly contributes to global warming by releasing large amounts of greenhouse gases. Key causes of the fires include land clearing by farmers and plantation companies using the cheap slash-and-burn method.
Importance of Environmental Educationation(Lecture-2).pdfDrHafizKosar
Importance of Environmental Education
Man's rapid consumption of natural resources and energy has led to a disregard for the environment. He has become a super animal, creating favorable environments for his own welfare. However, this imbalance has long-term consequences, creating problems for future generations. Activities like deforestation, industrialization, urbanization, and chemical fertilizers contribute to environmental change. Industrial growth has increased CO2 content, leading to global warming and melting polar ice, potentially affecting low-lying lands.
Climatic changes, air pollution, and acid rains due to industrialization have led to global problems. Environmental principles are applied in forest management, but rapid industrialization and exploitation have led to serious issues. Ozone layer depletion, deforestation, and urbanization have impacted the global ecosystem. Forests conserve soil, cover ice, and provide water, but they also contribute to air pollution and skin cancer.
Deforestation leads to rapid ice melting, floods, drought, and loss of O2-CO2 balance in the air. It also threatens wildlife habitats and species. To conserve air, land, and water, it is crucial to educate youth, engineers, and administrators on ecological principles and the importance of judicious use of natural resources to prevent pollution of air, water, and land.
1.2 Control of Pollution
1.2.1 Air Pollution
1.2.2 Water Pollution
1.2.3 Land Pollution
1.2.4 Noise Pollution
1.3 Conservation of Natural Resources
1.3.1 Inexhaustible Resources
1.3.2 Nature’s Harmonious Cycle
1.3.3 Earth's Finite Gifts
1.3.4 Human Resources
1.3.5 Conservation and Innovation
1.3.6 Path to Prosperity
1.4 Conducive Environment for Sustainable Development
1.4.1 Maintenance of Ecological Balance
1.4.2 Maintenance of sustainable Relation between Man and Biosphere
The document discusses the environmental and health impacts of mine dust pollution. It notes that research has shown mining activities release dust particles into the air, water, and land that can negatively impact the health of mine workers and nearby residents. Mine dust pollution is a significant environmental concern as it can reduce vegetation and air quality. It is also a major occupational health hazard for mine workers as it can lead to respiratory diseases. The pollutants in mine dust also pose risks to public health as they may contaminate surrounding areas impacting domestic water and food security for nearby residents. Further research is still needed to fully understand the health effects of mine dust exposure.
Seasonal impact of gaseous and particulate pollutants of Agra city over the 2...mahesh515545
Seasonal analysis of the gaseous pollutants over the year 2023
Final year project of civil engineering
Air pollution
Aktu
Rajkiya Engineering college Azamgarh
So2, No2 ,Pm10,pm2.5, pm100
This document discusses various types of pollution and their effects on human health. It defines pollution and related terms, and identifies the major types of pollution as water, air, soil, thermal, radioactive, noise, and light. It then focuses on water pollution and air pollution, describing common pollutants such as sewage, sediments, nutrients, and effluents that contaminate waterways, as well as ozone, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide, and nitrogen dioxide that are released into the air through natural events and human activities like industry and vehicle emissions. The document stresses that pollution poses health risks and can cause respiratory, cardiovascular and other illnesses.
The document discusses disasters and air pollution. It begins by defining disasters and outlining the characteristics and types of disasters. It then discusses the cycle of disaster management and manmade disasters. Next, it focuses on the role of science in managing disasters. The document also discusses the characteristics and causes of air pollution. It provides details about air pollution levels in Delhi and health impacts. It presents approaches to address air pollution using nanotechnology, such as nano-catalysts, membranes, and adsorption. It stresses the importance of applying science to both inform policy and address disasters and air pollution.
The document discusses air quality related issues and the causes and effects of air pollution. It provides background on key topics like what is air pollution, common air pollutants, and air quality indices. It then examines global issues like the haze problems in Southeast Asia countries. Local issues in Malaysia are also discussed such as the 2013 haze episode and its health and economic impacts. Studies on the health risks of air pollution in Klang Valley and CO2 emissions in Malaysia are summarized. The document concludes that both global and local factors contribute to air pollution, which affects health, education, and economies.
Environmental degradation is a process through which the natural environment is compromised in some way, reducing biological diversity and the general health of the environment. This process can be entirely natural in origin, or it can be accelerated or caused by human activities. Many international organizations recognize environmental degradation as one of the major threats facing the planet, since humans have only been given one Earth to work with, and if the environment becomes irreparably compromised, it could mean the end of human existence.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research publishes original research papers that offers a rapid review and publication that freely disseminates research findings in areas of Remote Sensing, Weather Extremes, Air Pollution, Satellite Meteorology and more. The Journal focuses on innovations of research methods at all stages and is committed to providing theoretical and practical experience for all those who are involved in these fields.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research aims to discover innovative methods, theories and studies in all aspects of Atmospheric Science by publishing original articles, case studies and comprehensive reviews.
The scope of the papers in this journal includes, but is not limited to:
Remote Sensing
Climate Dynamics
Air Chemistry
Hydrological Cycle
Satellite Meteorology
Ocean Dynamics
Climate Change
Weather Extremes
Air Pollution
Weather and Climate Prediction
Climate Variability
𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙩𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 publishes original research papers that offers a rapid review and publication that freely disseminates research findings in areas of Remote Sensing, Weather Extremes, Air Pollution, Satellite Meteorology and more. The Journal focuses on innovations of research methods at all stages and is committed to providing theoretical and practical experience for all those who are involved in these fields.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research aims to discover innovative methods, theories and studies in all aspects of Atmospheric Science by publishing original articles, case studies and comprehensive reviews.
The scope of the papers in this journal includes, but is not limited to:
· Remote Sensing
· Climate Dynamics
· Air Chemistry
· Hydrological Cycle
· Satellite Meteorology
· Ocean Dynamics
·Climate Change
· Weather Extremes
· Air Pollution
· Weather and Climate Prediction
· Climate Variability
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research (JASR) is indexed/ included by :
· Engineering Village-GEOBASE
· Scopus
· Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS)
· Google Scholar
· J-Gate
· MyScienceWork
· National Library Board Singapore
· Crossref
· BASE
· Scilit
· Index Copernicus
· Worldcat
𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨
The contents of Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences are archived and preserved by Portico.
#RemoteSensing #ClimateDynamics #AirChemistry #HydrologicalCycle #SatelliteMeteorology #OceanDynamics #ClimateChange #WeatherExtremes #AirPollution #WeatherandClimatePrediction #ClimateVariability
which has been indexed by
#GoogleScholar #JGate #MyScienceWork #NationalLibraryBoardSingapore #Crossref #BASE #Scilit #CiteFactor #Worldcat
Click to read more: https://bit.ly/3ygX0pe
Mac-Anthony Cobblah, University of Cape Coast
The emergence of climate change pose one of the most critical global challenges of our time with far-reaching implications for all humans. In Africa, a continent particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, knowledge and education plays pivotal roles in building resilience and fostering sustainable practices. This paper presents comprehensive strategies and techniques essential to repackage scholarly information resources to create awareness and promote understanding of climate change issues specifically tailored to suit the varying literacy levels in Africa.
Climate change in Uganda: Insights for long-term adaptation and building comm...Dr. Joshua Zake
This briefing paper highlights key challenges and issues for
consideration in policy development and planning processes at
community, local, national and regional levels towards creating
awareness and building resilience to climate change impacts in
Uganda. It’s an output from a review of various documents and
literature on climate change impacts and responses in Uganda
and else where. Furthermore, it’s informed by Environmental
Alert’s experiences and lessons generated through facilitating
initiatives to support climate change adaptation at community
and local levels particularly in the West Nile region (in the districts
of Adjumani, Moyo and Yumbe) and Lukwanga Parish in Wakiso
district, Central region of Uganda; and also targeted engagement
with key policy and decision makers at all levels including local,
national, regional and international on issues of climate change. It
is targeting key stakeholders at all levels (including local leaders,
Government, Development Partners, Civil Society, Policy Makers,
Political Leaders, Private Sector, Academia, Research Institutions,
Cultural and Faith Based Leaders and Communities among others;
to mainstream, prioritize and support climate change adaptation
actions at all levels of planning and development.
This document provides information on different types of pollution including air, water, noise, soil, and solid waste pollution. It discusses the causes, effects, and methods of prevention and control for each type of pollution. For air pollution, it outlines sources of primary and secondary pollutants and their health impacts. For water pollution, it examines various forms like marine, thermal, nutrient, and biological pollution and their effects. The document also looks at noise pollution levels and regulations in different countries. Finally, it analyzes the risks of poor solid waste management and the functional elements of solid waste systems.
Presentation by Mr. Kapila Gunarathna – Costal Ecologist
Technical Session 02: Climate Change Adaptation
Experience Sharing Forum on Climate Smart Initiatives of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Next – A blue Green Era – Conference and Exhibition 2017
16 – 17 October 2017, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
This document discusses noise pollution and provides definitions, causes, effects, and remedies. It defines noise pollution as unwanted or disturbing sound that affects human and animal health and well-being. The causes listed are aircrafts, industrial noise, traffic noise, railways, and loud amplified music. The effects mentioned are irritation, stress, high blood pressure, and sleeping disorders. The remedies proposed are using electric vehicles, restricting unnecessary horn blowing, using earphones, planting more trees, and restricting loud speakers.
This document provides information about forest fires and haze pollution in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia. It discusses how the annual forest fires are caused by agricultural burning and land clearing practices. The worst fires occurred in 1997 across Indonesia and neighboring countries, resulting in over 200,000 hospitalizations from respiratory issues. The fires destroyed forests and wildlife habitats, released large amounts of greenhouse gases, and had severe economic impacts through lost tourism revenue. Drained peatlands are also a major contributor to the fires and carbon emissions, threatening global climate change. Stakeholders like governments, farmers, businessmen, and local populations are all involved in and affected by the ongoing issue.
To address air pollution, cities will need to work in coordination with nearby cities and at the regional level. This seminar will highlight key lessons from the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) that can help cities integrate airshed governance strategies into their air pollution management plans and policies.
- The panelists discussed the impacts of climate change in Pakistan such as intense rain, droughts, floods, rising sea levels, and effects on agriculture. They recommended improved coordination between agencies, strengthening capacity of vulnerable communities, knowledge sharing, and mainstreaming environmental issues.
- The workgroups recommended ensuring accurate climate data, forecasting, coordination, awareness raising, and sustainable solutions. They also suggested the I-CCAN membership be representative and connect donors to local initiatives.
- Over its first week, the I-CCAN portal gained over 100 members and saw heavy sharing of content. The inaugural session launch emphasized engaging youth and bridging the gap between policymakers and organizations working on climate change.
Climate change , it's impacts and adaption in NepalPrajjwalKoirala
Changing climate always has been a necessary topic and its a real thing happening around us. Its impact is seen in many field. But this slide mainly focuses on the agriculture faculty of climate change. And how Nepal is adapting to its impacts.
The document discusses aerosols and their effects. It provides information on:
1. What aerosols are, including their natural and anthropogenic sources. Aerosols can affect climate directly by scattering and absorbing radiation, and indirectly by altering cloud properties.
2. The health impacts of aerosols, as they are a major component of smog. Epidemiological studies have shown correlations between elevated aerosol levels and increased mortality, hospital visits, and excess infant mortality.
3. The effects of black carbon aerosols specifically. Black carbon warms the atmosphere through absorption of sunlight and contributes to melting of snow and ice when deposited on their surfaces. It may be responsible for up to 40
The document discusses aerosols and their effects. It provides information on:
1) What aerosols are, including their natural and anthropogenic sources. Aerosols can affect climate directly by scattering and absorbing radiation, and indirectly by altering cloud properties.
2) The health impacts of aerosols, as they are a major component of smog. Epidemiological studies have shown correlations between elevated aerosol levels and increased mortality, hospital visits, and excess infant mortality.
3) The effects of black carbon aerosols specifically. Black carbon warms the atmosphere through absorption of sunlight and contributes to melting of snow and ice when deposited on their surfaces. It may be responsible for up to 40
The document discusses aerosols and their effects. It provides information on:
1. What aerosols are, including their natural and anthropogenic sources. Aerosols can affect climate, cloud formation, chemistry, and health.
2. The health effects of aerosols, including increased mortality from exposure to particulate air pollution and effects on respiratory health.
3. The impacts of black carbon aerosols specifically, including their role in global warming through absorption of sunlight, melting of snow and ice by lowering albedo, and effects on visibility and air quality.
Dust emission has become a major cause of
environmental pollution which has many adverse effects on living
beings and non-living things. Construction industry revolution
and development of Southern Pune has led to an increase in the
demand of building materials manifold. The process of quarrying
for extraction of building materials is responsible for heavy air
pollution. Blasting, handling and transportation of aggregates
emits large quantity of dust particles within Katraj region. Dry
weather condition and high speed wind spreads the dust which
increases the environmental risk. The objective to study the
analysis of impact of dust pollution on environment within the
Katraj region is to assess the potential risks in quantitative and
qualitative manner. The core knowledge of dust concentration,
behavior and complex properties of particulate matter helps to
formulate the methods and policies to exert control on their
emission and distribution.
The natural as well as artificial lakes, the source of ground
water in Southern region of Katraj, are subjected to the
deposition of heavy suspended particulate matter. Through
experimentation, it has been observed that the deposition of such
dust matter in the local atmosphere has led to significant changes
in the physical, chemical and biological parameters relating to
natural resources as it reflects in the alarming deviation of these
parameters from standard values. The present study will create
awareness and save the environment of Katraj from impending
consequences of dust particle emission
Evaluation of mechanical properties and
metallurgical changes, which occur in AISI 431 martensitic
stainless steel as a result of the welding processes consisting of
electron beam welding (fusion welding) and friction welding
(solid state welding) is carried out. In addition, the influence of
post weld heat treatments on microstructure and mechanical
properties has also been investigated. Weld center in EB welding
exhibited a cast dendritic structure with ferrite network in a
matrix of un-tempered martensite. In friction welding, the weld
center exhibited thermo-mechanical effected structure consists of
fine intragranular acicular martensite in equiaxed prior austenite
grains. In both the welding processes, post weld tempering
treatment resulted in coarsening of the martensite which
increases with increase in tempering temperature. In the as-weld
condition, both EB and Friction welds exhibited high strength
and hardness and poor impact toughness. Increase in impact
toughness and decrease in strength and hardness is observed with
an increase in tempering temperature. However, high strength
and hardness observed in friction welds as compared to EB
welds, which may be due to fine grain size of the welds due to
thermo-mechanical work the weld undergoes during welding.
Low impact toughness is observed in friction welds as compared
to EB welds, due to presence of fine grained martensite.
Impact of the pandemic situation on ASEAN response to potential fire and haze...CIFOR-ICRAF
Presented by Ravi Prabhu, Director, Innovation and Impact, CIFOR-ICRAF, at "A Stronger ASEAN Response to Potential Transboundary Haze Event in the wake of Pandemics" on 4 August 2020.
Planning For The Haze by Jeremy Wong, , Senior Vice President of GMH Continui...BCM Institute
This document provides an overview and guidelines for responding to haze pollution from forest fires in Southeast Asia. It discusses the causes and impacts of transboundary haze, as well as regional treaties and measures to address the issue. The document outlines air quality indices used in Malaysia and Singapore and provides general health guidelines for the public. It also presents preparatory and risk mitigation measures businesses and employers can implement during haze events, as well as considerations for determining an appropriate response based on haze severity and worker health conditions. An example response plan for schools under different air quality levels is also included.
The skin is the largest organ and its health plays a vital role among the other sense organs. The skin concerns like acne breakout, psoriasis, or anything similar along the lines, finding a qualified and experienced dermatologist becomes paramount.
STUDIES IN SUPPORT OF SPECIAL POPULATIONS: GERIATRICS E7shruti jagirdar
Unit 4: MRA 103T Regulatory affairs
This guideline is directed principally toward new Molecular Entities that are
likely to have significant use in the elderly, either because the disease intended
to be treated is characteristically a disease of aging ( e.g., Alzheimer's disease) or
because the population to be treated is known to include substantial numbers of
geriatric patients (e.g., hypertension).
Environmental degradation is a process through which the natural environment is compromised in some way, reducing biological diversity and the general health of the environment. This process can be entirely natural in origin, or it can be accelerated or caused by human activities. Many international organizations recognize environmental degradation as one of the major threats facing the planet, since humans have only been given one Earth to work with, and if the environment becomes irreparably compromised, it could mean the end of human existence.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research publishes original research papers that offers a rapid review and publication that freely disseminates research findings in areas of Remote Sensing, Weather Extremes, Air Pollution, Satellite Meteorology and more. The Journal focuses on innovations of research methods at all stages and is committed to providing theoretical and practical experience for all those who are involved in these fields.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research aims to discover innovative methods, theories and studies in all aspects of Atmospheric Science by publishing original articles, case studies and comprehensive reviews.
The scope of the papers in this journal includes, but is not limited to:
Remote Sensing
Climate Dynamics
Air Chemistry
Hydrological Cycle
Satellite Meteorology
Ocean Dynamics
Climate Change
Weather Extremes
Air Pollution
Weather and Climate Prediction
Climate Variability
𝙅𝙤𝙪𝙧𝙣𝙖𝙡 𝙤𝙛 𝘼𝙩𝙢𝙤𝙨𝙥𝙝𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙘 𝙎𝙘𝙞𝙚𝙣𝙘𝙚 𝙍𝙚𝙨𝙚𝙖𝙧𝙘𝙝 publishes original research papers that offers a rapid review and publication that freely disseminates research findings in areas of Remote Sensing, Weather Extremes, Air Pollution, Satellite Meteorology and more. The Journal focuses on innovations of research methods at all stages and is committed to providing theoretical and practical experience for all those who are involved in these fields.
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research aims to discover innovative methods, theories and studies in all aspects of Atmospheric Science by publishing original articles, case studies and comprehensive reviews.
The scope of the papers in this journal includes, but is not limited to:
· Remote Sensing
· Climate Dynamics
· Air Chemistry
· Hydrological Cycle
· Satellite Meteorology
· Ocean Dynamics
·Climate Change
· Weather Extremes
· Air Pollution
· Weather and Climate Prediction
· Climate Variability
𝙄𝙣𝙙𝙚𝙭𝙞𝙣𝙜 & 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙞𝙣𝙜
Journal of Atmospheric Science Research (JASR) is indexed/ included by :
· Engineering Village-GEOBASE
· Scopus
· Chemical Abstracts Services (CAS)
· Google Scholar
· J-Gate
· MyScienceWork
· National Library Board Singapore
· Crossref
· BASE
· Scilit
· Index Copernicus
· Worldcat
𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙞𝙫𝙚𝙨
The contents of Journal of Environmental & Earth Sciences are archived and preserved by Portico.
#RemoteSensing #ClimateDynamics #AirChemistry #HydrologicalCycle #SatelliteMeteorology #OceanDynamics #ClimateChange #WeatherExtremes #AirPollution #WeatherandClimatePrediction #ClimateVariability
which has been indexed by
#GoogleScholar #JGate #MyScienceWork #NationalLibraryBoardSingapore #Crossref #BASE #Scilit #CiteFactor #Worldcat
Click to read more: https://bit.ly/3ygX0pe
Mac-Anthony Cobblah, University of Cape Coast
The emergence of climate change pose one of the most critical global challenges of our time with far-reaching implications for all humans. In Africa, a continent particularly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change, knowledge and education plays pivotal roles in building resilience and fostering sustainable practices. This paper presents comprehensive strategies and techniques essential to repackage scholarly information resources to create awareness and promote understanding of climate change issues specifically tailored to suit the varying literacy levels in Africa.
Climate change in Uganda: Insights for long-term adaptation and building comm...Dr. Joshua Zake
This briefing paper highlights key challenges and issues for
consideration in policy development and planning processes at
community, local, national and regional levels towards creating
awareness and building resilience to climate change impacts in
Uganda. It’s an output from a review of various documents and
literature on climate change impacts and responses in Uganda
and else where. Furthermore, it’s informed by Environmental
Alert’s experiences and lessons generated through facilitating
initiatives to support climate change adaptation at community
and local levels particularly in the West Nile region (in the districts
of Adjumani, Moyo and Yumbe) and Lukwanga Parish in Wakiso
district, Central region of Uganda; and also targeted engagement
with key policy and decision makers at all levels including local,
national, regional and international on issues of climate change. It
is targeting key stakeholders at all levels (including local leaders,
Government, Development Partners, Civil Society, Policy Makers,
Political Leaders, Private Sector, Academia, Research Institutions,
Cultural and Faith Based Leaders and Communities among others;
to mainstream, prioritize and support climate change adaptation
actions at all levels of planning and development.
This document provides information on different types of pollution including air, water, noise, soil, and solid waste pollution. It discusses the causes, effects, and methods of prevention and control for each type of pollution. For air pollution, it outlines sources of primary and secondary pollutants and their health impacts. For water pollution, it examines various forms like marine, thermal, nutrient, and biological pollution and their effects. The document also looks at noise pollution levels and regulations in different countries. Finally, it analyzes the risks of poor solid waste management and the functional elements of solid waste systems.
Presentation by Mr. Kapila Gunarathna – Costal Ecologist
Technical Session 02: Climate Change Adaptation
Experience Sharing Forum on Climate Smart Initiatives of Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Next – A blue Green Era – Conference and Exhibition 2017
16 – 17 October 2017, BMICH, Colombo, Sri Lanka
This document discusses noise pollution and provides definitions, causes, effects, and remedies. It defines noise pollution as unwanted or disturbing sound that affects human and animal health and well-being. The causes listed are aircrafts, industrial noise, traffic noise, railways, and loud amplified music. The effects mentioned are irritation, stress, high blood pressure, and sleeping disorders. The remedies proposed are using electric vehicles, restricting unnecessary horn blowing, using earphones, planting more trees, and restricting loud speakers.
This document provides information about forest fires and haze pollution in Southeast Asia, particularly Indonesia. It discusses how the annual forest fires are caused by agricultural burning and land clearing practices. The worst fires occurred in 1997 across Indonesia and neighboring countries, resulting in over 200,000 hospitalizations from respiratory issues. The fires destroyed forests and wildlife habitats, released large amounts of greenhouse gases, and had severe economic impacts through lost tourism revenue. Drained peatlands are also a major contributor to the fires and carbon emissions, threatening global climate change. Stakeholders like governments, farmers, businessmen, and local populations are all involved in and affected by the ongoing issue.
To address air pollution, cities will need to work in coordination with nearby cities and at the regional level. This seminar will highlight key lessons from the Convention on Long-Range Transboundary Air Pollution (LRTAP) that can help cities integrate airshed governance strategies into their air pollution management plans and policies.
- The panelists discussed the impacts of climate change in Pakistan such as intense rain, droughts, floods, rising sea levels, and effects on agriculture. They recommended improved coordination between agencies, strengthening capacity of vulnerable communities, knowledge sharing, and mainstreaming environmental issues.
- The workgroups recommended ensuring accurate climate data, forecasting, coordination, awareness raising, and sustainable solutions. They also suggested the I-CCAN membership be representative and connect donors to local initiatives.
- Over its first week, the I-CCAN portal gained over 100 members and saw heavy sharing of content. The inaugural session launch emphasized engaging youth and bridging the gap between policymakers and organizations working on climate change.
Climate change , it's impacts and adaption in NepalPrajjwalKoirala
Changing climate always has been a necessary topic and its a real thing happening around us. Its impact is seen in many field. But this slide mainly focuses on the agriculture faculty of climate change. And how Nepal is adapting to its impacts.
The document discusses aerosols and their effects. It provides information on:
1. What aerosols are, including their natural and anthropogenic sources. Aerosols can affect climate directly by scattering and absorbing radiation, and indirectly by altering cloud properties.
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5. 4
OUTLINE OF PRESENTATION
• DEFINITION OF HAZE
• INTRODUCTION OF TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE
• HEALTH IMPACTS OF HAZE ON POPULATION
• HAZE IMPACTS ON ENVIRONMENT & ECONOMY
• CURRENT POLICY AND STRATEGY
6. 4
WHAT IS HAZE?
• Haze is defined as the presence of fine particles - dispersed at a high
concentration through a portion of the atmosphere that diminishes the
horizontal visibility, giving the atmosphere a characteristic opalescent
appearance. [1]
• Haze consists of sufficient smoke, dust, moisture, & vapour suspended
in air to impair visibility.[2]
1. MMS. 1995. Report on Air Quality in Malaysia as Monitored by the Malaysian Meteorological Service 1994. Technical Note No. 55, Malaysian Meteorologi
cal Service. Jalan Sultan, 46667 Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia.
2. ASEAN Haze Action Online. http://haze.asean.org/about-us/information-on-fire-and-haze/
7. 4
HEARD OF PM10 & PM2.5?
• “Coarse” particulate
• matters > 2.5 micrometers.
• “Fine” particles are less
• than 2.5 micrometers.
1. ASEAN Haze Action Online. http://haze.asean.org/about-us/information-on-fire-and-haze/
2. http://www.irceline.be/en/documentation/faq/what-is-pm10-and-pm2.5
8. WHO Air Quality Guidelines for Particulate Matter, Ozone, Nitrogen Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide, 2005
9. WHO Air Quality Guidelines for Particulate Matter, Ozone, Nitrogen Oxide and Sulphur Dioxide, 2005
10. POLLUTION STANDARDS INDEX (PSI)
United States Environmental Protection Agency (US EPA)
developed PSI to provide accurate, timely and easily understand
able information about daily air quality.
The PSI is compute based on the 24 hour average of PM2.5
concentration levels, among other pollutants (PM10, SO2, NO2,
O3 and CO)
11. 4
AIR POLLUTANT INDEX (API)
•Falls under the jurisdiction of the Department of Environment (DOE) In Malaysia.
•It is calculated based on 5 major air pollutants:
Source: Department of Environment, Ministry of Energy, Science, Technology, Environment & Climate Change, Malaysia.
12.
13. 4
HAZE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
https://fires.globalforestwatch.org/map Data updated on 12 Nov 2018
14. 4
HAZE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
https://fires.globalforestwatch.org/map Data updated on 12 Nov 2018
15. 4
HAZE IN SOUTHEAST ASIA
https://fires.globalforestwatch.org/map Data updated on 12 Nov 2018
16. • Density and extent is so great at source that it remains at measurable levels after crossing into
another country’s air space.[1]
• Transboundary haze in Southeast Asia has been recorded since 1972.[2]
• Caused by illegal agricultural fires due to industrial-scale slash-and-burn
practices in Indonesia (provinces of South Sumatra, Riau and Kalimantan).[3]
• Large-scale forest and land fires high concentration of particulate matter & reduces visibility.
• The problem flares up every dry season, in varying degrees.[4]
• Longest residence time (up to weeks) in the atmosphere and travel extensive distances
(hundreds To thousands of kilometers).
• Elimination is mainly due to rain.
1. ASEAN Haze Action Online. http://haze.asean.org/about-us/information-on-fire-and-haze/
2. Lee, Min Kok. "Haze in Singapore: A problem dating back 40 years". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 2 October 2015. Retrieved 3 October 2015.
3. Soeriaatmadja, Wahyudi. "Minister blasts execs of firm that denied burning forest". The Straits Times. Archived from the original on 13 October 2015. Retrieved 13 October 2015
4. "Why is South-East Asia's annual haze so hard to deal with?". The Economist. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
TRANS-BOUNDARY HAZE IN ASEAN
17. 4
WHY ARE WE SUSCEPTIBLE TO HAZE?
• Peat soils fires is a major contributor.
• 60% of the world’s tropical peatlands are found in Southeast Asia.
• Indonesia has about 70% of the region’s peatlands.
• Drainage and unsustainable management practices have made peatlands
vulnerable to fire.
• Dried peat soil can easily burn and difficult to suppress as they occur
under the ground.
• Produces very thick smoke haze and release a high amount of carbon.
Source: ASEAN Haze Action Online. http://haze.asean.org/about-us/information-on-fire-and-haze/
20. Specific Air Pollutants and Associated Health Effects
Pollutants Health
CO •Reduction in the ability of the circulatory system to
transport O2
•Irritation to nose and throat
•Aggravation of cardiovascular disease
NO2 Increased susceptibility to respiratory pathogens
O3 (ozone) •Decrement in pulmonary function Coughing; chest
discomfort
•Increased asthma attacks
SO2 •Increased prevalence of chronic respiratory diseases
•Increased risk of acute respiratory diseases
Plumbum Anaemia & reduce kidney function
Source : Stern, 1984 &Pelan Tindakan Pengurusan Jerebu Julai 2006
21. Physical health effects of haze in ASEAN
countries
higher frequency of mouth or throat discomfort cases among the
subjects during the haze period
Ho et al. (2014)
nose discomfort (64.1%), eye discomfort (60.7%), headache
(50.3%) and breathing difficulty (40.3%)
Yeo et al. (2014) exacerbated atopic dermatitis cases
4
Tan et al. (2000)
Ho et al. (2014)
22. Respiratory Morbidity
Brunei - bronchial disorders such as
asthma, bronchitis and emphysema had a statistically
significant increase
reported increased asthma hospitalizations due
to chronic PM10 exposure
School children -in Malaysia particularly girls, experienced
significant reductions in pulmonary function parameters
during and after the haze episode
4
Chew et al. (1995)
Hashim et al. (1998)
significant increase of respiratory diseases such as rhinitis (26%),
asthma (19%) and upper respiratory tract illness (URTI) (12%) usin
g computerized health surveillance data -peak haze periods
(Emmanuel 2000)
Odihi (2001)
23. Cardiovascular Morbidity
risk of cardiovascular morbidity due to haze exposure.
death risk CVD -elderly above 65 years old is twice as high
after the direct exposure to the severe haze episodes
4
(Sastry 2002)
Sastry (2002)
24. Cancer Risk
concentration of cadmium and nickel exceeded the
standards set by (WHO) adverse health outcomes
estimated increase cancer risk among (above 18 years old)
in Kuala Lumpur during haze period compared to pre- and
post-haze periods of 2016
4
Sulong et al. (2017)
Betha et al.
(2013) (2014)
25. Other Health Effects
On Central Nervous System:
Dense metals causes memory disturbances, anger, sleep
disorders, fatigue, blurred vision, hand tremors, slurred
speech, brain cancer and impaired mental development in
children
Digestive and urinary system
kidney impairment and increase the danger of stone
formation and renal cancer
4
Boffetta et al. 1993;
Vamvakas et al. 1993
Exposure during pregnancy
low birth weight and preterm delivery ,dioxins passing
through the placenta, affects development of newborn CNS
(Emmanuel 2000)
Kampa et al 2008
26. Mild to moderate psychological stress
Recurrent thinking & negative feelings about haze
Feeling of irritability, poor concentration, insomnia
Psychological impact
Ramakreshnan, L., Aghamohammadi, N., Fong, C.S. et al. Environ Sci Pollut Res (2018) 25: 2096. https://doi.org/10.1007/s11356-017-0860-y
27. Mortality
rise in mortality -during 1997 Southeast Asian wildfire with an
upward shift detected mainly (65 and 74 years old)
incremental risk of respiratory mortality among all
male residents, especially above 60 years during
acute exposure
4
Sahani et al. (2014)
(Sastry 2002)
28. Environmental impact
Rises in rainfall
& temperature
Worsens global
warming
Inhibits photosynthesis
Reducing forests ability
to absorb carbon
Haze
Fire - deforestation
Islam M, Hui Pei Y, Mangharam S (2016) Trans-Boundary Haze Pollution in Southeast Asia: Sustainability through Plural Environmental Governance. Sustainability 8:499
Human induced warming reached 1.0 – 1.5∘C
above pre- industrial levels in 2017
(IPCC special report on climate change)
29. More people fell ill
Higher medical fees & work absenteeism
Work productivity loss
Declining tourism & recreation (US$136.6–US$210.5 million loss in Singapore
tourism sector)
Schools & business were shut
Flights delayed/ cancelled
Lack of food & water (in Kalimantan)
Economic impact
Islam M, Hui Pei Y, Mangharam S (2016) Trans-Boundary Haze Pollution in Southeast Asia: Sustainability through Plural Environmental Governance. Sustainability 8:499
36. • Prevent and monitor transboundary haze
pollution as a result of land and/or forest fires
• Mitigated, through concerted national efforts
and intensified regional and international
co-operation.
Objectives
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
37. 1. Monitoring
2. Assessment
3. Prevention
4. Preparedness
5. National and joint emergency response
6. Procedures for deployment of people, materials
and equipment across borders
7. Technical cooperation & scientific research
The Agreement contains measures on
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
38. 1) Each Party shall take appropriate measures to monitor:
- all fire prone areas,
- all land and/or forest fires,
- the environmental conditions conducive to such land
and/or forest fires
- haze pollution arising from such land and/or forest fires.
2) The Parties, in the event that there are fires, shall initiate
immediate action to control or to put out the fires.
1) Monitoring
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
39. 1. Each Party shall ensure that its National Monitoring
Centre, communicates to the ASEAN Centre, data
regarding the area monitoring.
2. The ASEAN Centre shall receive, consolidate and
analyze the data
3. ASEAN Centre shall, provide to each Party, an
assessment of risks to human health or the environment
transboundary haze pollution
2) Assessment
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
40. Each Party shall undertake measures to prevent & control activities including:
3) Prevention
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
1. Developing and implementing legislative measures, as well as strategies to
promote zero burning policy
2. Developing other appropriate policies to curb activities that may lead to land
and/or forest fires;
3. Identifying and monitoring areas prone for land and/or forest fires;
4. Strengthening local fire management and firefighting capability
5. Promoting public education and awareness
6. Promoting and utilizing knowledge and practices in fire prevention and
management
7. Ensuring that legislative, administrative and/or other relevant measures are taken
to control open burning and to prevent land clearing using fire
41. 1. Develop strategies and response plans to identify, manage
and control risks to human health and the environment
arising from land and/or forest fires and related haze
pollution arising from such fires.
2. Prepare standard operating procedures for regional
co-operation and national action required under this
Agreement
4 ) Preparedness
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
42. 2. In Malaysia stated in MKN (Arahan 20, Perkara 4)
3. Assistance can be requested through Asean Centre
5 ) National & Joint Emergency
response
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
1. Each Party shall ensure that appropriate legislative,
administrative and financial measures are taken to
mobilize equipment, materials, human and financial
resources required to respond to and mitigate the impact
of land and/or forest fires and haze pollution arising from
such fires.
43. • The requesting Party shall specify the scope and type of
assistance required
• The requesting or receiving Party shall exercise the overall
direction, control, co-ordination and supervision of the
assistance within its territory
6) Deployment of people, materials
and equipment across borders
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
44. 1. Mobilization of appropriate resources within and outside the Parties;
2. Standardization of the reporting format of data and information;
3. Arrangements for relevant training, education and awareness-raising
campaigns
4. Develop or establish techniques on controlled burning and to exchange and
share experiences on controlled burning practices;
5. Facilitate exchange of experience and relevant information among
enforcement authorities of the Parties;
6. Promote the development of markets for the utilization of biomass and
appropriate methods for disposal of agricultural wastes;
7. Develop training programs for firefighters and trainers to be trained at local,
national and regional levels
8. Strengthen and enhance the technical capacity of the Parties to implement this
Agreement.
7) Technical cooperation
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
45. Support scientific and technical research
programmes related:
• to the root causes
• consequences of transboundary haze pollution
• the means, methods, technique and equipment for land
and/or forest fire management, including fire fighting.
Scientific Research
ASEAN AGREEMENT ON TRANSBOUNDRY HAZE POLLUTION, The ASEAN Secretariat
46. ROADMAP ON ASEAN COOPERATION TOWARDS TRANSBOUNDARY
HAZE POLLUTION CONTROL WITH MEANS OF IMPLEMENTATION
4
6
ROADMAP ON ASEAN COOPERATION TOWARDS
TRANSBOUNDARY HAZE POLLUTION CONTROL
47. Strategy 1: Implementation of the ASEAN
Agreement on Trans boundary Haze Pollution
(AATHP):
• Establish ACC (ASEAN Coordinating Centre).
• Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) for Monitoring,
Assessment and Joint Emergency Response.
• Enhance Appropriate Measures in Monitoring, Assessment and
Early Warning Systems to Prevent Trans boundary Haze
Pollution.
• Enhance contributions to the ASEAN Haze Fund.
48. STRATEGY 2: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF
PEATLANDS FOR PEATLANDS FIRE PREVENTION
4
8
Source: Roadmap on ASEAN Cooperation Towards Transboundary Haze Pollution Control with Means of Implementation, ASEAN (2016).
49. Plan of Actions:
1)Inventories’ all peat land areas.
2)Intensify implementation of APMS and National Action Plans on Peatlands.
3)Promote integrated water resources and peatland management using as basin-wid
e approach and avoiding fragmentation.
4)Implementation of zero-burning for all peatlands and allow controlled-burning only
n exceptional cases
5)Ensure effective prevention and rapid deployment of resources and early
suppression of peat land fires (following ASEAN Guidelines on Peat land Fire Manag
ement)
1)Rehabilitate degraded and fire-prone peat lands by focusing on root causes of fire
2)Conserve priority peat land areas
ASEAN Peatland Management Strategies
50. STRATEGY 3: SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF AGRICULTURAL
LAND AND FOREST TO PREVENT LARGE SCALE FOREST AND
LAND FIRES
50
STRATEGY 4: STRENGTHEN POLICIES, LAWS, REGULATIONS
& THE IMPLEMENTATION
51. STRATEGY 5: ENHANCE COOPERATION, EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION &
TECHNOLOGY, AND STRENGTHENING OF CAPACITY OF INSTITUTIONS
AT ALL LEVEL
51
REGIONAL / SUB-REGIONAL / NATIONAL / PROVINCIAL / LOCAL
53. STRATEGY 8: REDUCING HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL
RISKS AND PROTECTION OF GLOBAL ENVIRONMENT
53
• Review relevant information and establish common database on impacts of ha
ze on public health
• Undertake assessment and monitoring of the health, economic, social and en
vironmental impacts of haze including climate change/global warming.
• Introduce health risk reduction measures (such as masks, warnings, ev
acuation plan)
• Increase public awareness about the impacts of haze pollution on health.
▪ To contribute towards ASEAN Socio-Cultural Commu
nity Blueprint 2025 vision & advocacy to the global
environment
▪ FOCUS: reducing health and environmental risks and pr
otecting global environment from haze pollution arising
from land and forest fires
54. National Policy
Environmental Quality Act (Declared Activities) (Open Burning) 2003
National Haze Action plan
Fire Services Act 1988
Environmental Quality Act (Clean Air) Regulation, 1978
Zero Burning Policy of Oil Palm Cultivation
55. Malaysian Strategies
1) Control of Sources
• Open and Forest Fire
• Prevention
• Check Dam & Tube Well
• Control of Open Burning – Total ban on open burning & controlled
open burning
• Surveillance System
• Increase of Fire Fighting Capability
• Control of Mobile Emissions
• Control of industrial Emissions
56. Cont. Malaysian Strategies
2) Surveillance System
DOE monitors signs of open burning
• Land patrol – HOTSPOTS
• Satellite monitoring – LARGE FIRE
• Public Notifications
Meterological Department
• Weather monitoing
• Alert mechanism – severely dry weather with low rainfalls
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