Internship: Air Quality Management in Caribbean SIDS

The Caribbean Small Island Developing States (SIDS) are experiencing escalating air quality challenges due to a combination of localized emissions and transboundary pollution events. Tropospheric Nitrogen Dioxide (NO₂) levels, a key indicator of nitrogen oxide (NOₓ) emissions, have been observed to peak in regions such as Hispaniola, Cuba, Jamaica, Puerto Rico, and the Lesser Antilles. These elevated concentrations are primarily attributed to vehicular emissions, industrial activities, and the burning of biomass. Additionally, the Caribbean is periodically affected by Saharan dust plumes, which can transport particulate matter (PM₂.₅ and PM₁₀) across the Atlantic, exacerbating local air quality issues. For instance, in June 2020, a massive Saharan dust event blanketed the Caribbean, leading to hazardous air quality levels and posing significant health risks to residents, particularly those with respiratory conditions.

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