Articles

• Open-burning & Air quality
  24 November 2023, by Philippe

  El Alto and La Paz – evaluation of airborne particle pollution sources.
  This evaluation of airborne particle pollution sources in Bolivia show that: Local air pollution in La Paz is mainly due to road traffic but additional sources such as waste burning may have non-negligeable impacts. Waste burning contributes only 2 to 5% of total PM10 but contains more than 50% of the PAHs content which are carcinogenic components.
  – https://acp.copernicus.org/articles/23/10325/2023/

• JEAI PADI - Plastics in Abidjan: Future and impacts
  21 May 2024, by Philippe

  Establishing scientific knowledge on plastics in aquatic environments.
  Tracing back to the cause of macro- and micro- plastic pollution to support decision makers: Research results on lagoon and coastal ecosystems affected by plastic pollution are shared with local stakeholders for their awareness Results are translated into recommendations of operational decision
  – https://www.ird.fr/jeai-padi-plastiques-dabidjan-devenirs-et-impacts

• A women-led informal waste collection system in Hà Nội
  24 November 2023, by Philippe

  Waste collection and recycling in a city overwhelmed by waste.
  Main highlights of this comprehensive study : 20% of urban waste is collected informally, mainly by women. The informal sector is complex and composed of street collectors, waste deposit managers and recyclers. Recycling practices are highly polluting for the environment and health.
  – https://www.ird.fr/collecter-et-recycler-les-dechets-ha-noi