期刊名称:The Third Pole: Journal of Geography Education
印刷版ISSN:2392-4322
出版年度:2014
卷号:8
页码:27-33
语种:English
出版社:Department of Geography Education, Tribhuvan University
摘要:Rapid increase in human and vehicular population along with a continuous increase in primary energy consumption in Kathmandu metropolis results in continuous increase in TSP, PM 10 SO 2 , CO, NO 2 and other air polluting dust smog and gases. Emissions from automobiles, factories and domestic heating, cooking, refuse burning in Metropolitan areas have created air pollution which has threatened the well being of the city dwellers. Housing congestion, traffic congestion and various commercial activities have produced high amount pollutant emissions in various forms which have ultimately polluted the surrounding environment and adversely affected human health in the metropolis. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.3126/ttp.v8i0.11509 The Third Pole: Journal of Geography Vol.8-10, pp. 27-33: 2010
关键词:Metropolis;Energy;Emissions;Human health and environment