Open AccessUsing Satellites to Track Indicators of Global Air Pollution and Climate Change Impacts: Lessons Learned From a NASA‐Supported Science‐Stakeholder Collaborative
Author(s) -
Anenberg Susan C.,
Bindl Matilyn,
Brauer Michael,
Castillo Juan J.,
Cavalieri Sandra,
Duncan Bryan N.,
Fiore Arlene M.,
Fuller Richard,
Goldberg Daniel L.,
Henze Daven K.,
Hess Jeremy,
Holloway Tracey,
James Peter,
Jin Xiaomeng,
Kheirbek Iyad,
Kinney Patrick L.,
Liu Yang,
Mohegh Arash,
Patz Jonathan,
Jimenez Marcia P.,
Roy Ananya,
Tong Daniel,
Walker Katy,
Watts Nick,
West J. Jason
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
geohealth
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.889
H-Index - 12
ISSN - 2471-1403
DOI - 10.1029/2020gh000270
Subject(s) - air quality index , environmental science , air pollution , environmental resource management , climate change , stakeholder , environmental planning , meteorology , geography , political science , oceanography , chemistry , public relations , organic chemistry , geology
The 2018 NASA Health and Air Quality Applied Science Team (HAQAST) “Indicators” Tiger Team collaboration between NASA‐supported scientists and civil society stakeholders aimed to develop satellite‐derived global air pollution and climate indicators. This Commentary shares our experience and lessons learned. Together, the team developed methods to track wildfires, dust storms, pollen counts, urban green space, nitrogen dioxide concentrations and asthma burdens, tropospheric ozone concentrations, and urban particulate matter mortality. Participatory knowledge production can lead to more actionable information but requires time, flexibility, and continuous engagement. Ground measurements are still needed for ground truthing, and sustained collaboration over time remains a challenge.