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https://doi.org/10.5194/acp-23-8921-2023
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Characterization of gas and particle emissions from open burning of household solid waste from South Africa
Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV
89512, USA
Hatef Firouzkouhi
Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV
89512, USA
Judith C. Chow
Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV
89512, USA
John G. Watson
Division of Atmospheric Sciences, Desert Research Institute, Reno, NV
89512, USA
Warren Carter
Sasol Research and Technology, Sasolburg, South Africa
Alexandra S. M. De Vos
Sasol Research and Technology, Sasolburg, South Africa
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Short summary
Open burning of household and municipal solid waste is a common practice in developing countries and is a significant source of air pollution. However, few studies have measured emissions from open burning of waste. This study determined gas and particulate emissions from open burning of 10 types of household solid-waste materials. These results can improve emission inventories, air quality management, and assessment of the health and climate effects of open burning of household waste.
Open burning of household and municipal solid waste is a common practice in developing countries...
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