Carbon dioxide emission monitoring and information dissemination system (CEMIDS)

Abstract

This project addresses the critical issue of monitoring Carbon dioxide emissions to combat climate change. The specific objectives included reviewing literature and conducting field studies to identify system requirements, designing a system based on these requirements, and implementing a web-based platform. The developed Carbon dioxide Emission Monitoring and Information Dissemination System (CEMIDS) utilizes an ESP32 microcontroller and MH-Z19 Carbon dioxide sensor to collect real-time data, which is then processed by a Django-based backend and visualized through a React.js web application. Integrations with Firebase, Twilio, and ThingSpeak enhance the system's functionality by ensuring secure authentication, real-time alerts, and robust data logging. Comprehensive testing validated the system's performance, usability, and security. Despite limitations such as budget constraints, the project effectively meets its objectives, providing valuable data for policymakers, raising community awareness, and promoting sustainable industrial practices. Future work will expand sensor coverage, enhance analytics, and improve user engagement features, demonstrating the system's potential to contribute significantly to climate action efforts.