Environmental consequences of waste burning in rural mexico: A Simulation-Based case study from the Sierra Norte of Puebla

Key Points

• Air quality worsens significantly due to waste burning, with increased pollutants affecting local communities.
• Simulation data indicates a substantial rise in harmful emissions during burning periods, impacting health and environment.
• Analysis using simulation methods highlights specific pollutants generated by waste burning in rural Mexico.
• Findings underscore the urgent need for effective waste management practices to protect rural populations from environmental harm.