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DENR atmospheric study collaborates with NASA
By J.Lo
ENVIRONMENT SECRETARY ANTONIA YULO-LOYZAGA
“Data gathered from research flights will be used in our programs to mitigate air quality issues that affect public health and address climate change,” Environment Secretary Antonia Yulo-Loyzaga said.Philippines would collaborate with National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) in study to address air quality issues in Asia.
To study Metro Manila’s atmosphere, NASA would conduct scientific research flights, with engineers and air quality specialists of DENR’s Environmental Management Bureau on board.
Loyzaga is hopeful that collaboration would lead to significant advances in understanding air pollution and how to tackle issue.
Airborne and Satellite Investigation of Asian Air Quality will bring together experts from NASA, DENR, South Korea’s National Institute of Environmental Research, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia and Thailand’s Geo-Informatics and Space Technology Development Agency.
Study mission will use advanced satellite technology, ground-based observations and airborne missions.
“Collaboration will help to improve air quality models, provide accurate forecasts and develop effective policies to ensure better air quality in the future,” Loyzaga said.
In the Philippines, other partners include Philippine Space Agency, Manila Observatory, Ateneo de Manila University and University of the Philippines.
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