Identifying Waste Burning Plumes Using High-Resolution Satellite Imagery and Machine Learning: A Case Study in the Maldives
Sarah R. Scott,
Philemon E. Hailemariam,
Prakash V. Bhave
et al.
Abstract:A rapid increase in municipal solid waste generation
has far outpaced
resources to manage waste in many developing countries, resulting
in the burning of trash in designated landfills or public places,
the release of harmful air pollutants, and exposure of nearby populations.
While some governments have recently banned open burning at municipal
facilities, monitoring the success of mitigation strategies has been
challenging due to the lack of adequate air pollution monitoring methodologies.
To address this, we… Show more
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