Public concerns about transboundary haze: A comparison of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

Forsyth, Tim

doi:10.1016/j.gloenvcha.2014.01.013

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“…[] reported a higher mean concentration of PM 2.5 (22.15 µg m −3 ) during the 2013 dry season for the same site (UKM, Bangi). Higher PM 2.5 concentrations during the dry period in 2013 were due to the occurrence of a strong haze event [ Forsyth , ]. In 2014, the haze event was not as severe.…”

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Comprehensive assessment of PM_2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

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A comprehensive assessment of fine particulate matter (PM2.5) compositions during the Southeast Asia dry season is presented. Samples of PM2.5 were collected between 24 June and 14 September 2014 using a high‐volume sampler. Water‐soluble ions, trace species, rare earth elements, and a range of elemental carbon (EC) and organic carbon were analyzed. The characterization and source apportionment of PM2.5 were investigated. The results showed that the 24 h PM2.5 concentration ranged from 6.64 to 68.2 µg m−3. Meteorological driving factors strongly governed the diurnal concentration of aerosol, while the traffic in the morning and evening rush hours coincided with higher levels of CO and NO2. The correlation analysis for non sea‐salt K+‐EC showed that EC is potentially associated with biomass burning events, while the formation of secondary organic carbon had a moderate association with motor vehicle emissions. Positive matrix factorization (PMF) version 5.0 identified the sources of PM2.5: (i) biomass burning coupled with sea salt [I] (7%), (ii) aged sea salt and mixed industrial emissions (5%), (iii) road dust and fuel oil combustion (7%), (iv) coal‐fired combustion (25%), (v) mineral dust (8%), (vi) secondary inorganic aerosol (SIA) coupled with F− (15%), and (vii) motor vehicle emissions coupled with sea salt [II] (24%). Motor vehicle emissions, SIA, and coal‐fired power plant are the predominant sources contributing to PM2.5. The response of the potential source contribution function and Hybrid Single‐Particle Lagrangian Integrated Trajectory backward trajectory model suggest that the outline of source regions were consistent to the sources by PMF 5.0.

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“…In a period of less than a year between June 2013 and April 2014, the rate, methods and types of landscape change in Southeast Asia came under intense public scrutiny (Forsyth, 2014). The catalyst for this scrutiny was two major episodes of jerebu (or 'haze') across the region: in June/July 2013 and in February/March 2014.…”

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Landscapes in transition: an analysis of sustainable policy initiatives and emerging corporate commitments in the palm oil industry

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“…b: one related to hunting in oil palm zones [73]. c: one study includes also Singapur and Malaysia [74] and two of them also explore consequences on mammals [75,76]. d: includes dung beetles, ants and herpetofauna.…”

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The Impacts of Oil Palm Agriculture on Colombia's Biodiversity: What We Know and Still Need to Know

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The inexorable expansion of oil palm plantations has been a major driver of biodiversity loss in the tropics. This is particularly evident in Malaysia and Indonesia, where the majority of the world's oil palm is cultivated. In Latin America oil palm acreage has also been steadily increasing, especially in countries such as Colombia, the largest producer by far. However, information on the biological implications of rapid land conversion to oil palm in the region remains scarce. Here, we review the state of knowledge about the impacts of oil palm on biodiversity in Colombia. We also discuss the conservation strategies that have been implemented in the country, and propose research that we need to develop best management practices. The vast majority of research has focused on biotechnology, soils, biological pest control, carbon stock and reduction of greenhouse gases emission, but research on biodiversity is very scarce, or is not published yet. However, important investment and research on this topic are being developed. The most threatened ecosystems are the savannas in the Orinoquia region, where most of the expansion is predicted. The demands for green markets and certification are slowly encouraging oil palm corporations to mitigate their 'biological footprint'. However, applied research on the possible impacts of oil palm on biodiversity are urgently needed to support conservation efforts in the oil-palm-dominated landscapes of Colombia, along with commitments by the government and companies to adopt the resulting recommendations.Key words: palm oil, deforestation, Llanos, RSPO, biofuels, African palm Resumen La incontrolable expansión del cultivo de palma de aceite en el trópico ha sido una de las principales causas de la pérdida de biodiversidad. Esta situación ha sido particularmente evidente en Malasia e Indonesia, donde se cultiva la mayoría de palma en el mundo. En Latinoamérica el área cultivada con palma de aceite también ha mantenido un crecimiento constante, especialmente en países como Colombia, el mayor productor. Sin embargo, la información sobre las implicaciones biológicas de esta rápida conversión de tierra a palma de aceite es muy escasa. Aquí, revisamos el estado de conocimiento relacionado con el impacto del cultivo de palma de aceite sobre la biodiversidad en Colombia. También discutimos las estrategias de conservación que se han implementado en el país y proponemos el tipo de investigaciones que se deben llevar a cabo para mejorar las prácticas de manejo. La gran mayoría de publicaciones están relacionadas con biotecnología, suelos, control biológico de plagas y reducción de gases de efecto invernadero, pero investigaciones en biodiversidad son muy escasas o no han sido publicadas. Sin embargo, actualmente se desarrollan inversiones importantes e investigaciones en este tema. El ecosistema más amenazado es el de sabana en la región de la Orinoquia, donde se predice la mayor expansión. La demanda de mercados verdes y los esquemas de certificación ha alentado poco a poco a los pro...

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Public concerns about transboundary haze: A comparison of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

Cited by 121 publications

References 14 publications

Comprehensive assessment of PM_2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

Comprehensive assessment of PM_2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

Landscapes in transition: an analysis of sustainable policy initiatives and emerging corporate commitments in the palm oil industry

The Impacts of Oil Palm Agriculture on Colombia's Biodiversity: What We Know and Still Need to Know

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Public concerns about transboundary haze: A comparison of Indonesia, Singapore, and Malaysia

Cited by 121 publications

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Comprehensive assessment of PM2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

Comprehensive assessment of PM2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

Landscapes in transition: an analysis of sustainable policy initiatives and emerging corporate commitments in the palm oil industry

The Impacts of Oil Palm Agriculture on Colombia's Biodiversity: What We Know and Still Need to Know

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Comprehensive assessment of PM_2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)

Comprehensive assessment of PM_2.5 physicochemical properties during the Southeast Asia dry season (southwest monsoon)