People living in Johannesburg were earlier this month subjected to pungent smells in the air similar to rotten eggs.
have been seen in particulate matter concentrations since 2007, but not enough to reach the national standards.Much of it is caused by the burning of fossil fuels. Approximately 86% of South Africa’s primary energy supply is
. To improve air quality over the region, a concerted effort is needed across sectors to decrease emissions. The main sources are coal-fired power stations, industries, vehicles, prescribed burning, solid fuels for cooking, and heating and waste burning.Air pollution levels at the ground generally have a seasonal cycle. In the Highveld, many pollutants have higher concentrations in the winter. This is due in part to the meteorology of the area.
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