Browsing by Subject "Low-income settlements"
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Characterisation of respirable indoor particulate matter in South African low-income settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2020)Air pollution is a leading health risks that individuals face daily. Emissions and contribution from scheduled industrial sources has been a focus within South Africa air quality management for decades. In recent years, ... -
Characterising indoor and ambient particulate matter in Kwazamokuhle, Mpumalanga
(North-West University (South Africa), 2019)KwaZamokuhle is typical of the townships home to a large portion of South Africans. If the air quality here can be understood, it may help researchers find better solutions to poor air quality including particulate matter ... -
Fine PM emission factors from residential burning of solid fuels using traditional cast-iron coal stoves
(NACA, 2018)Residential burning of solid fuels is a major source of fine particulate matter (PM2.5), which degrades indoor and ambient air quality in low-income settlements. The adverse impact of fine particulate emissions on the ... -
Modelling ambient vehicle emissions in Zamdela using AERMOD
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Road transport has become a part of our daily lives in a highly urbanised and globalised world. With the increase in vehicle ownership over the years, on-road emissions are expected to increase. With the growing informal ... -
Modelling source contributions to ambient particulate matter in Kwadela, Mpumalanga
(North-West University, 2019)The rapid growth of urban areas all over the world has deteriorated the quality of the atmosphere and ambient environment. PM with a diameter of 10μm and less contributes greatly to critical health impacts. Developing ... -
Planning for walkable cities in South Africa : Marabastad, Kroonstad as a case study
(North-West University (South Africa), 2022)This dissertation aims to explore how spatial planning interventions can be used to enhance or create walkability of South African low-income cities. South African cities face unique challenges as they are fragmented due ... -
The spatial distribution of spaza shops in rural versus urban low-income settlements
(North-West University (South Africa), 2023)Located in low-income settlements, spaza shops significantly contribute to the South African economy yearly, ensuring an estimated 300 000 employment opportunities. Due to the informal nature of spaza shops, the emphasis ...