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Asia-Pacific Network for Global Change Research

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Actions needed to reduce open biomass burning and associated PM2.5 pollution in Southeast Asia countries

An integrated approach combining in situ measurement, modelling and advanced satellite remote sensing can enhance the ability to supervise the occurrence and assess the contribution of local and regional biomass burning sources to local air quality. Actions need to be implemented at both national and regional scales to reduce the impacts of open biomass burning on PM2.5 pollution during the high season in Southeast Asia countries, suggest the authors.