Description
Book SynopsisThe steady growth in the number of vehicles on the road, heavy reliance on coal, use of dirty fuels for residential combustion, and extensive open burning are some of the major factors leading to the progressive deterioration of air quality in developing countries in Asia. And despite efforts to establish and implement air quality measurement systems, the development of infrastructure, environmental technology, and management practices continues to lag behind the rate of emission increase. Based on ten years of coordinated research, Integrated Air Quality Management: Asian Case Studies discusses technical and policy tools for the integrated air quality management of developing countries in Asia.
The book begins with an overview of major issues of air quality management practices in developing Asia and potential approaches to reduce pollution, including opportunities for integration of air quality improvement and climate migration strategies. It covers the meth
Table of Contents
Status of Air Quality Management (AQM). Particulate Matter Air Quality: Status, Trends and Composition. Analysis of PM Contributing Sources Using Receptor Models. Modeling for Air Quality Management. Air Pollution Control Techniques. Integrated Management Strategies.