In south africa, the number of regions that track air pollution have increased and been added to the database read the full article here in 20, joburg, being the most populated urban region in the country was unsurprisingly ranked as having the most polluted air. Mpumalanga has the largest single area infected by the deadly air. One study showed that nearly half the children in south durban had asthma. How are these drivertrends influencing emission trends. Air pollution from coal power stations causes disease and. Dec 06, 2011 one study showed that nearly half the children in south durban had asthma. More than 90% of south africa s electricity is generated from the combustion of coal that contains approximately 1.
Air pollution control companies air and climate in south africa. How mine dumps in south africa affect the health of. South africas air quality act of 2004 put in place various measures for the prevention of pollution and national norms and standards for the regulation of air quality in the country. It also authorizes the minister of environmental affairs to enforce its provisions through the issuance of policy documents and regulations. South africa one of the worst environmental polluters. Health risks of exposure to air pollutants among students in. Air pollution air pollution has been recognised as a major environmental risk to health. Air pollution is not just a health risk but also a drag on development. Table of contents sections chapter 1 interpretation and fundamental principles 1.
Air pollution epidemiological studies in south africa. Pdf on oct 3, 2017, caradee y wright and others published air quality and human health impacts in southern africa find, read and cite all. The impact of air pollution on mortality and morbidity globally and in south africa is large and places a burden on healthcare systems for treatment and care of air pollution related diseases. But few nations outside south africa have imposed regulations to. South africa s air quality act of 2004 put in place various measures for the prevention of pollution and national norms and standards for the regulation of air quality in the country. Nov 05, 2018 water pollution in south africa by jan lynzaad november 5, 2018 the pollution of rivers, lakes, and aquifers from domestic and industrial wastewater discharges, mining runoff, agrochemicals and other sources is now a growing threat to water resources in most countries in south africa. One of the worlds most air polluted regions is a province of green rolling hills and wild flowers in eastern south africa. Air pollution in southern africa poses a serious risk to nature and human well being. More precisely, it is a calculation of the major part of this cost. Drivers of air pollution in south africa session 3. May 02, 2018 the result is a significant amount of air, soil and water pollution. Aug 18, 2018 in south africa, the number of regions that track air pollution have increased and been added to the database read the full article here in 20, joburg, being the most populated urban region in the country was unsurprisingly ranked as having the most polluted air. The report suggests that the primary sources of water pollution are untreated or partially treated effluents from municipal, industrial and mining wastewater discharges.
Different groups of individuals are affected by air pollution in different ways depending on their level of sensitivity. The mandate of the south african environmental observation network. Once connected, air pollution levels are reported instantaneously and in realtime on our. Developing countries like south africa have a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in productivity losses and mortality due to high. The clean air initiative in subsaharan africa caissa and the air pollution information network for africa apina were launched by the world bank and the stockholm environment institute, respectively, in the late 90s in response to the deteriorating air quality situation in the region. Largest source of urban air pollution largest source of transport sector emissions 92% ghg in 2010 from. South africa statement air pollution sustainable development.
Air pollution in dense, lowincome settlements in south africa. Minister edna molewa introduced her departments source to sea initiative recently that will focus on marine pollution. Local researchers were not surprised by the reports findings. Air pollution is one the major concerns and it continues to be the silent killer in many parts of the country namely the vaal triangle. Vulnerability of south african communities to air pollution. Presentation scope international trends us, uk, eu and china.
Estimation of pollution in south africa, using perception. According to the world health organisation, by reducing air pollution levels, countries can reduce the burden of disease from stroke, heart disease, lung cancer, and both chronic and acute respiratory diseases, including asthma. In south africa, outdoor and indoor air pollution continues to be perceived as a serious problem, with emissions for sulphur dioxide, particulate matter, nitrogen. Sep 12, 2017 in essence, the report estimates that the following impacts are attributable to air pollution from the burning of coal in south africa. Air pollution and atmosphere united nations, new york may 2007 mr. Jun 19, 2018 south africas department of environmental affairs has announced a new way forward in the fight against pollution, particularly plastic waste. Abstract this research is carried out on behalf of the royal danish embassy as part of the urban environmental management programme in cooperation with the south african department of environmental affairs and tourism. Methods primary schools from within each of seven communities in two regions of durban the highly industrialised south compared with the nonindustrial north were selected. The result is a significant amount of air, soil and water pollution.
Measuring africas air pollution the new york times. Most often it is forgotten that the land we live in forms part of our environment, together with the air we breathe and the water we drink. Track changes publication series 4 book 5 impacts of. Drivers of air pollution in south africa air quality governance. Developing countries like south africa have a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in productivity losses and mortality due to high concentrations of air pollution, namely, fine particulate matter pm. Overview on sa air pollution drivers nationally four sectors are driving air emissions industrial sources, mining activities, transportation, biomass burning command and control mechanism for managing most of the industrial sources including section 23 sources 2020 mes how do we use the aqa to manage the remaining major sources.
Sep 12, 2016 air pollution is not just a health risk but also a drag on development. Air pollution, public health and failing governance june 2014 isbn. Air pollution can affect human health in a number of ways with both acute shortterm and chronic longterm effects. Household air pollution hap exposure attributed to the burning of solid fuels for cooking and heating is. Effective management of air quality in south africa will require sound policy. Developing countries like south africa have a heavy reliance on fossil fuels, resulting in productivity losses and mortality due to high concentrations of air. South african statement to the 15 th session of the commission for sustainable development theme. Air pollution kills 20 000 per year in south africa as many. Worlds deadliest air pollution spot is in south africa. The gaia air quality monitoring stations are using hightech laser particle sensors to measure in realtime pm2. Air pollution kills 20 000 people in south africa every year, costing the economy nearly r300million. Pdf vulnerability of south african communities to air pollution. Chapter 10 air quality department of environmental affairs.
Equally or more troubling is air pollution inside homes, caused by cooking with wood or other sooty fuels. We see high levels of air pollution which would be unacceptable in the us or anywhere in the rich world, said dsa. Air pollution poses a serious threat to human health and the general ecosystem both in south africa and globally. This is mostly caused by the mining and combustion of fossil fuels, such as coal. The study area, south durban, south africa, is recognised as one of the most highly industrialised and heavily polluted areas in southern africa. Young children and elderly people often suffer more from the effects of air pollution. Observations on environmental change in south africa. Water pollution in south africa rethro residents association. Pdf air quality and human health impacts in southern africa. Very easy to set up, they only require a wifi access point and a usb power supply. The cost of air pollution in south africa lse research online. Chairman, south africa aligns itself with the statement made by pakistan on behalf of g77 and china. Apr 19, 2017 air pollution and the impact on public health in africa by laureen fagan 19 april 2017 at 9. Jul 31, 20 to examine associations between ambient air pollutants and respiratory outcomes among schoolchildren in durban, south africa.
In south africa, outdoor and indoor air pollution continues to be perceived as a serious problem, with emissions for. Household air pollution exposure and respiratory health outcomes. The industrial sector is the prime contributor to air pollution. Why south durban stinks of rotten cabbage, eggs and cat wee. Air pollution and the impact on public health in africa. Research article household air pollution exposure and.
Air pollution kills 20 000 per year in south africa as. Pdf on mar 1, 2004, m matooane and others published vulnerability of south african communities to air pollution find, read and cite all the research you. One particular area of concern is mine dumps which are made up of crushed, sandlike byproduct refuse material, known as. Land pollution often results in habitat loss, land degradation, littering and soil contamination.
The lower the levels of air pollution, the continue reading air pollution. The two major types of pollution in south africa are air and marine pollution. This paper is a first attempt at calculating the cost of air pollution in africa. Why south durban stinks of rotten cabbage, eggs and cat. Water pollution in south africa and its public health impact. The cost of air pollution in africa africa renewal. The water pollution in south africa has affected water quality and impacted negatively on public health and functioning of ecosystems including the rising cost of water treatment. In south africa, the now replaced atmospheric pollution prevention act act no. We specialise in the sale, design, fabrication, erection and maintenance of electrostatic precipitators esps, hybrid filters, wet esps, cyclones and fabric filters. Methodology for developing an air pollution index api for south africa eugene cairncross1 juanette john2, and mark zunckel3 1peninsula technikon, box 1906, bellville, 7535 2csirenvironmentek, po box 395, pretoria, 0001 3 csir environmentek, p o box 17001, congella 40, south africa abstract. Result of survey about air pollution, water pollution, greens and parks satisfaction, light and noise pollution, etc.
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