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Update and revision of Turkish air quality regulation
The Air Quality Assurance Regulation (AQAR) was issued on October 1986. This regulation was basically a direct translation of the German TA-Luft of 1984. The main purpose of AQAR was to control the effect of industry, domestic heating and Traffic on ambient air quality which previously had not adequately been represented. Two new regulations, "Industry Related Air Pollution Control Regulation" ...
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Clear Skies and business certainty - The US administration’s new proposals to curb emissions of air pollutants and carbon dioxide endorse the principle of emissions trading but leave industry waiting for regulatory certainty.
President Bush’s Global Climate Change and Clear Skies initiatives*, announced in February, end a lengthy cabinetlevel review of US emissions policy, but mark a new stage in the national policy debate over climate change and air quality regulations. Since the president’s early refutation of the Kyoto Protocol and his statement of opposition to the inclusion of carbon dioxide (CO2) in power plant ...
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Industrial ecology as 'best available technique': a case study of the Italian Industrial District of Murano
This paper describes an attempt to revitalise a declining urban industrial area in the Venetian Lagoon in accordance with environmental regulations. Among the revitalisation initiatives, the environmental ones were defined through the discussion and signing of a voluntary agreement by all stakeholders. This agreement contained new and more stringent limits than those set out by environmental ...
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What is a NEM: AQA Section 30 Atmospheric Impact Report?
An Atmospheric Impact Report is undertaken to assess the impacts of an existing or proposed facility on the environment based on the air emissions associated with the facility’s operation. An Atmospheric Impact Report is undertaken at the request of an air quality officer in South Africa and must be compiled in accordance with Section 30 of the National Environmental Management Air Quality ...
By WKC Group
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IAIA Air Quality Workshop in Cape Town
The IAIA's 'Introduction to Air Quality Management' workshop was recently held to a sell-out audience. The workshop provided essential knowledge for the effective management of air quality issues facing existing and future developments in South Africa. The workshop also provided Environmental Assessment Practitioners & Managers with an understanding of the implications of the National ...
By WKC Group
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Vertical Fume Scrubber: An Effective Solution for Industrial Air Pollution Control
Introduction A vertical fume scrubber, also known as a vertical scrubber tower or vertical wet scrubber, is a highly efficient air pollution control device utilized in industrial settings. This article aims to provide a comprehensive overview of vertical fume scrubbers, their working principles, components, and benefits. By understanding the key features and advantages of vertical fume scrubbers, ...
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EPA mercury rules: Keeping the lights on while removing toxics from our air
Next week the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is expected to finalize new rules to reduce mercury and other toxic air emissions that will affect dozens of antiquated power plants currently operating without pollution controls. These rules have stirred debate in some circles as to whether retrofitting or retiring outdated plants will cause shortfalls in electricity capacity. How will new EPA ...
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Air pollution in Minnesota: Current air conditions with solution
Air pollution is an issue of global concern, and Minnesota is no exception to this alarming trend. The very air we breathe, essential for life, is being tainted with pollutants that pose risks to both our health and the environment. Understanding this problem requires an in-depth exploration of the factors at play in Minnesota, from industrial activities and transportation to ...
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Estimation of NO
xconcentrations for an urban street canyon in IrelandTwo urban street canyon models, STREET and OSPM, were investigated at Pearse Street, in the centre of Dublin City. Both STREET and OSPM is semi–empirical model that calculates series of hourly concentrations at different receptor locations within a street canyon. From the assessment carried out, for the STREET model, the value of the site specific constant parameter K with a value of 7 gave ...
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Evaluation of new model tools for meeting the targets of the EU Air Quality Directive: a case study on the studded tyre use in Sweden
Two new model tools have been developed for meeting the EU Air Quality Directive targets: SIMAIRroad (related to traffic emissions) and SIMAIRrwc (rwc standing for residential wood combustion). The models have been evaluated for different traffic situations and for residential areas with wood combustion, with promising results. The models can calculate PM10 statistics, such as mean values and 90 ...
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Why Air Quality Monitoring Matters
Air pollution causes premature deaths and has significant consequences on the global economy. This has been presented in several reports recently. Air pollution has emerged as the fourth-leading risk factor for deaths worldwide. The World Bank states that 1 in 10 deaths worldwide is caused by air pollution exposure. In the report The Cost of Air Pollution: Strengthening the Economic Case for ...
By OPSIS AB
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Ultrafine Particles Overview: What are they and Where do they come from?
What are ultrafine particles and why is it an emerging concern? Ultrafine particles (UFPs) belong to a class of primary air pollutants called particulate matter (PM). Other types of PM include coarse particulate matter (PM10) and fine particulate matter (PM2.5). With a diameter of 0.1 micron or less, UFPs are the smallest known particles of ...
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Not So Fast - Getting That Air Permit Won`t Be As Easy As You Think
Most of the air regulations promulgated by U.S. EPA are developed and implemented to achieve compliance with the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The NAAQS represent ambient air concentration levels that are established by U.S. EPA to ensure that the general public and sensitive subgroups of the general public are not adversely affected by air pollution. The various NAAQS ...
By All4 Inc.
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Air quality assessment in the EU: room for improvement?
Different modelling approaches are used to design and assess air quality plans across Europe. This study assessed the strengths and weaknesses of these different approaches. The researchers conclude that a large variety of models is in use, without a preferred or standard model having emerged yet. They identify integrating local-scale and large-scale models and verifying models with measurements ...
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Prepare now for the carbon tax bill or face hefty fines
To avoid massive financial penalties, South Africa-based industries need to immediately prepare for the implementation of the Carbon Tax Bill, warns Roger Rusch, CEO of IWC (Industrial Water Cooling). In November 2015, the National Treasury published the Draft Carbon Tax Bill for public comment. Once implemented, the Bill will penalise companies with excessive Green House Gas (GHG) emissions, ...
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New permitting requirements for sources in Indian country
In a June 10, 2011 signed rule (published in the Federal Register (FR) on July 1, 2011) , EPA finalized a Federal Implementation Plan (FIP) for “Review of New Sources and Modifications in Indian Country.” The rules, originally proposed by EPA on August 21, 2006, establish a minor New Source Review (NSR) program (minor preconstruction permits) and a major nonattainment NSR program for ...
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Air quality in Europe — 2015 report
Air pollution is both an environmental and a social problem, as it leads to a multitude of adverse effects on human health, ecosystems, the built environment and the climate. Air pollution poses the single largest environmental health risk in Europe today. Air pollutants are emitted from anthropogenic and natural sources; they may be transported or formed over long distances; and they may affect ...
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EEA Annual Work Programme 2015
EEA MISSION AND GOALS In line with its Multiannual Work Programme 2014-2018 (MAWP), the EEA, according to its mission, aims to support sustainable development and to help achieve significant and measurable improvements in Europe’s environment, through the provision of relevant, reliable, timely, and targeted information to policy-making agents and the public. The EEA operates in a complex ...
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How to improve air quality in a city: from measurement to action
Improving ambient air quality is core to the mission of local decision makers: it is both a public health and environmental issue. The challenge is quite a tall order: outdoor air pollution causes millions of premature death worldwide, and in 2021, 91% of the world population is living in places where the World Health Organization (WHO) air quality guidelines levels are not met1. Finding ways to ...
By Ecomesure
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The US Clean Air Act: Improving air quality and tracking greenhouse gas emissions?
The US Clean Air Act is a federal law designed to reduce air pollution in order to improve the nation’s overall air quality. The intent of the federal law is to identify and reduce harmful substances that weaken the stratospheric ozone layer and continue to contribute to global climate change.Many of these pollutants, refrigerant gases, or Greenhouse Gases (GHGs) can be found within companies, ...
By Accruent
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