NASA Study: Biomass Burning Fuels North Thailand PM2.5 Issues

[webfact]

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

A study conducted under the ASIA-AQ project has found that most of the PM2.5 pollution affecting northern Thailand is primarily due to biomass burning. This revelation was the product of a collaborative effort between NASA, Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and other scientific teams.

 

During the ASIA-AQ Science Team Meeting in Malaysia from 20-24 January, scientists analysed air quality data from flights and ground sensors. Findings highlighted that the northern region's air pollution largely stems from biomass burning.

 

This conclusion is supported by measurements of organic aerosols taken from NASA’s aircraft equipment and ground studies conducted in Chiang Mai by Korean researchers.

 

The study also noted that Bangkok's pollution arises from a mix of human activities and biomass burning. Understanding these regional pollution sources is crucial for developing targeted strategies to mitigate their impact.

Picture courtesy: Siam Rath

 

Dr Pakorn Apaphanth, Director of GISTDA, stated that for nearly a year, Thai scientists have collaborated closely with NASA to explore pollution sources in Thailand.

 

Their comprehensive report will be publicly released at the end of February, providing deeper insights into the air pollution dynamics in the region.

 

Continued scientific research and monitoring are essential for not only understanding the pollution mechanisms but also for informing the public and ensuring effective responses, reported Siam Rath.

 

-- 2025-02-04

 

 

[KhunLA]

They really needed a study to figure that out.  A lot of wasted hours and resources, and hope it didn't cost to much.

[JoePai]

This revelation was the product of a collaborative effort between NASA, Thailand's Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency (GISTDA), and other scientific teams.

 

Hmm, that lot just copied the results we had 2 months ago in our local bar 🤣

[Hardcastle P]

How is this a revelation?

[flyingtlger]

6 hours ago, webfact said:

The study also noted that Bangkok's pollution arises from a mix of human activities and biomass burning.

No duh.....

[hotsun]

The bad air could be due to everyone farting there, the point is are they gonna do anything about it? No

[wozzlegummich]

WHat ever happened to the cock-a-many cloud seeding ideas?

[newbee2022]

Who didn't know that?

[hotchilli]

1 hour ago, hotsun said:

The bad air could be due to everyone farting there, the point is are they gonna do anything about it? No

Can't stop natural gas.

[jippytum]

When you fly over places like Chaing Mai you can witness dozens of  forest fire hotspots during the burning season. 

To know this ls crop clearing or Biamass burning does not need a three nation investigation to confirm the obvious. 

[NatureFilm]

Surprising outcome! Finally there can be done something

[newnative]

    Duh.  And, it's not just the north or Bangkok.  I smell burning almost every evening here in Pattaya on the Darkside.  This morning I opened my door after a night with the aircon on and was hit with a burning smell in the air.  Closed the door again.  Authorities do nothing.