Lignite-fired thermal power plants and SO2 pollution in Turkey

Retrieval of near-surface sulfur dioxide (SO<sub>2</sub>) concentrations at a global scale using IASI satellite observations

“…3.1, Norilsk is an industrial area located in Siberia that emits large quantities of SO 2 . Recently, taking the advantages of the large temperature inversions that develop in winter in the region, we have monitored SO 2 in this area for the first time with the IASI sounder over several years , by using a method relying on the iterative optimal estimation (Rodgers, 2000) and exploiting a generalized spectral noise covariance matrix (see also Carboni et al, 2012). As a first assessment of the low-altitude SO 2 column product developed in this work, we compare the resulting 0-4 km SO 2 columns with the 0-5 km columns retrieved by Bauduin et al (2014).…”

“…This volcano is known for its periodic degassing activity and lava-fountaining events (Tamburello et al, 2013;Ganci et al, 2012 12. Turkey: in Turkey, lignite-fired power plants are located in different regions and are known to cause air pollution in the vicinity of the complexes (Say, 2006;Vardar and Yumurtaci, 2010). The emissions of these are observed by IASI, with SO 2 columns around 2-3 DU.…”

Global Warming and Hydropower in Turkey for a Clean and Sustainable Energy Future

“…On the other hand, international society will come to a common decision in Conference of Parties (COP) held annually where all participating countries are closely involved in decision making process. The countries in Convention's Appendix-1 list decided by Kyoto Protocol to be due between 2008 and 2012 will be forced to reduce total emission level of gases (CO 2 , CH 4 , N 2 O, HFCs) that have direct greenhouse effect 5% below the level in 1990 (Say, 2006;Yuksel, 2008a). However, more often than not, they are placed in a dilemma when left to balance between economic growth and environment.…”

“…When we compare sectoral distribution of greenhouse effect emissions occurring due to fuel consumption to obtain consumption and projectional values, it is observed that some sectors increased their shares, and some had a significant decrease in their shares. In 2003, it is estimated that 36% of CO 2 emissions occurred due to energy, 34% due to industry, 15% due to transportation and 14% due to other (housing, agriculture and forestry) sectors and in 2020 40% will occur due to energy, 35% due to industry, 14% due to transportation and 11% due to other sectors (Yuksel, 2008a (Say, 2006;Yuksel, 2008b,c). However, more often than not, they are placed in a dilemma when left to balance between economic growth and environment.…”

Determination of air quality zones in Turkey

“…Although Turkey's air quality issues have been reported, no publication has directly addressed the air quality profile (Elbir et al, 2000;Kaygusuz, 2009;Ocak et al, 2004;Say, 2006;Uzun et al, 2010;Zaim, 1997). Widespread publications are available for regional (Deniz and Durmusoglu, 2008;Elbir and Muezzinoglu, 2004;Kindap et al, 2006;Kurt et al, 2008) and local (Akpinar et al, 2008;Elbir et al, 2000Elbir et al, , 2010Genc et al, 2010;Im et al, 2010;Karaca et al, 2005;Karademir, 2006;Nuhoglu et al, 2006;Okay et al, 2002;Onder and Dursun, 2006;Ozden et al, 2005;Tasdemir and Esen, 2007;Tasdemir et al, 2005;Tecer et al, 2008;Theodosi et al, 2010;Turalioglu, 2005;Yalcin, 2007) profiles.…”