Title
Clearing the air. Air quality modelling for policy support
Author
Hendriks, C.
Publication year
2017
Abstract
The studies presented in this thesis were performed to provide policy makers with more accurate information about the sources of air pollution and the possible consequences of future developments on air quality. This enables policy makers to make better informed decisions when formulating policies that have consequences for air quality. Harmful effects and sources of air pollution xposure to outdoor air pollution is the most deadly environmental problem in the world, contributing to 3.7 million deaths each year globally†. This is caused by several different air pollutants, of which particulate matter (PM) is by far the most important. The gaseous substances nitrogen dioxide and ozone also cause widespread health damage. Ecosystem damage and biodiversity loss due to air pollution occur when excessive amounts of a substance are deposited on sensitive ecosystems. Ozone deposition causes damage to plants and deposition of substances containing nitrogen and sulphur makes soils less suitable for sensitive plants to grow on. In addition, ozone and particulate matter also play a role in climate change
Subject
ELSS - Earth, Life and Social Sciences
2015 Urban Mobility & Environment
Urbanisation
Environment & Sustainability
Environment
CAS - Climate, Air and Sustainability
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TNO identifier
782716
Publisher
TNO, Urecht
ISBN
9789039369227
Document type
doctoral thesis