Browsing Conference Publications by Author "Thambiran, Tirusha"

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Air quality and climate change co-benefits in Durban

Author: Thambiran, Tirusha ; Diab, RD Date: Oct 2010 The relationship between air quality and climate change provides a scientific basis for developing integrative policies. Emission control measures implemented can have varying counteracting influences, simultaneously affecting air quality ... Read more
Anthropogenic Heat Flux in South African Cities: Initial estimates from the LUCY model

Author: Padayachi, Yerdashin R ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Oct 2016 The anthropogenic heat fluxes (AHF) from buildings, transport and people are an essential component of the urban climate within cities. Presently limited information on the AHF in South African cities exists. This study quantifies the AHF in ... Read more
Characterising air quality risk in the City of Johannesburg

Author: Ngwenya, NS ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Oct 2014 The City of Johannesburg (CoJ) is characterized by numerous industries ranging from heavy industries to the service provision industry. The aim of this study was to analyse the air quality risk in the CoJ within the context of the implementation ... Read more
Episodic analysis of particulate matter concentrations in the City of Johannesburg

Author: Phala, N ; Garland, Rebecca M ; Thambiran, Tirusha ; Naidoo, M ; Padayachi, Y Date: Oct 2012 Air pollution and the related health problems facing South Africa today are a unique blend of those faced by both developing and developed countries. Poor air quality is a concern in many parts of the country, potentially contributing to ... Read more
Estimation of exhaust emission from ocean-going vessels for the Port of Cape Town

Author: Moodley, FB ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Oct 2015 International shipping is recognised as an important sector of the global economy with over 80% of trading goods being transported by ships. Emissions from Ocean-Going Vessels (OGVs) which are generally powered by diesel fuel are thus ... Read more
Geared for change? CO2 emissions from South Africa’s road transport sector

Author: Padayachi, YR ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Oct 2012 Road transport is considered to be a growing source of atmospheric emissions in African countries. In South Africa, competition in the business sector, reduction in rail usage, deregulation of freight transportation and a growing middle income ... Read more
Initial estimates of anthropogenic heat emissions for the City of Durban

Author: Padayachi, Yerdashin R ; Thambiran, Tirusha ; Jagarnath, M Date: Mar 2018 Cities in South Africa are key hotspots for regional emissions and climate change impacts including the urban heat island effect. Anthropogenic Heat (AH) emission is an important driver of warming in urban areas. The implementation of mitigation ... Read more
Integration of climate change considerations into local air quality management plans in South Africa

Author: Thambiran, Tirusha ; Diab, R ; Zunckel, M Date: Oct 2007 The combustion of fossil fuels (coal, oil and gas) and biomass for use as energy in homes, industries and motor vehicles, leads to a wide spectrum of air emissions that include nitrogen oxides (NOx), volatile organic compounds (VOCs), sulphur ... Read more
An investigation of high ozone episodes in the City of Johannesburg

Author: Padayachi, YR ; Thambiran, Tirusha ; Naidoo, M ; Garland, Rebecca M ; Phala, N Date: Oct 2014 A study of ozone monitoring data in Johannesburg highlighted that the city is frequently affected by high ozone episodes. There is limited knowledge about the chemical and meteorological drivers of these high ozone episodes in Johannesburg. ... Read more
An investigation of high ozone episodes in the City of Johannesburg

Author: Padayachi, YR ; Thambiran, Tirusha ; Naidoo, M ; Garland, Rebecca M ; Phala, N Date: Oct 2014 A study of ozone monitoring data in Johannesburg highlighted that the city is frequently affected by high ozone episodes. There is limited knowledge about the chemical and meteorological drivers of these high ozone episodes in Johannesburg. ... Read more
Mitigating the UHI: Considerations for Southern African cities

Author: Naidoo, Sasha ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Dec 2016 Urbanisation in South Africa is expected to increase to 71.3 % in 2030 and reach nearly 80% by 2050, with the City of Johannesburg projected to surpass the 10 million population mark and emerge as a megacity by 2030. Urbanised cities generally ... Read more
Mitigating the UHI: Considerations for Southern African cities

Author: Naidoo, Sasha ; Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Dec 2016 Urbanisation in South Africa is expected to increase to 71.3 % in 2030 and reach nearly 80% by 2050, with the City of Johannesburg projected to surpass the 10 million population mark and emerge as a megacity by 2030. Urbanised cities generally ... Read more
The role of cities in climate change mitigation: A South African perspective

Author: Thambiran, Tirusha Date: Nov 2012 This paper presents the role of urban cities in climate change with the carbon emissions that are deposited from the cities. Read more

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