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Busy street in Kathmandu
Busy street in Kathmandu
Kathmandu Valley
 
Air pollution is a growing problem in the world, especially in urban areas. This is due to the increasing use of fossil fuels, primarily in transportation. Unmanaged urban settlements have also compounded the problem. Unfortunately, Kathmandu and its valley are victims of this problem.  
 
This case study includes:

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  • exercises

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    Kathmandu Valley
    Air PollutionStudy area
    Exercises
    IntroductionExercise 1Exercise 2Exercise 3
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    Fig. 7.1 - 7.10 (zip file)MERIS images of Kathmandu valley (zip file)
     
     
     
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