air pollution health services

Indoor pollution sources that release gases or particles into the air are the primary cause of indoor air quality problems in homes. Inadequate ventilation can increase indoor pollutant levels by not bringing in enough outdoor air to dilute emissions from indoor sources and by not carrying indoor air pollutants out of the home. High temperature ...

By Sampletech.ca Environmental Testing Services based in Dartmouth, NOVA SCOTIA (CANADA).

Roads are a chief source of environmental noise generation. In the early 1970s it was recognized that design of roads can be conducted to influence and minimize noise generation. Noise barriers are used to reduce Noise pollution, in particular where roads are located close to built-up areas. Regulations can restrict the use of Engine braking.Motor ...

By Canarina Environmental Software based in Canary Islands, SPAIN.

This map shows a pollution 'nowcast', which is a service to show current pollution levels in detail across London in comparison with the Government's Air Pollution Index. It is created by combining readings taken within the last hour and air pollution modelling in London. As you zoom into the map you will see which areas are currently experiencing ...

By London Air Quality Network (LAQN) based in London, UNITED KINGDOM.

L&B's team of professionals is able to conduct all types of air emissions inventories and air dispersion analyses, as well as, hazardous air pollutant analyses and human health risk assessments. Our planners have extensive experience developing air emission inventories, focusing on emission sources that are unique to airports such as aircraft ...

By Landrum & Brown based in Grapevine, TEXAS (USA). from Environmental Services Service line

Air quality and air pollution are two of the most important health challenges facing people in cities around the world. The improvement of air quality is essential if we are to maintain an acceptable urban environment in our cities.

By Ramboll Group based in Copenhagen, DENMARK. from Environment Service line

VOCs are organic compounds containing one or more carbon atoms that have high vapor pressures and therefore evaporate readily into our atmosphere. VOCs are primarily precursors to the formation of ground level ozone and particulate matter. They are the key ingredients for the formation of smog and are known to have adverse effects on human health ...

By PPB Analytical Inc. based in Markham, ONTARIO (CANADA). from Accredited Services Service line

Emissions and immissions are two key words for assessment of presence of harmful airborne substances, phenomena known as air pollution. The measurement of emis-sions and immissions for controlling air pollution is an important factor for our health. Given the considerable importance of the control of emissions and immissions, their measurement ...

By WESSLING Romania SRL based in Tirgu Mures, ROMANIA.

Urban growth and transformation can be a model for increasing both urban and rural wealth levels, by expanding existing and creating new internal and external market opportunities, that in turn have the potential to bring urban and rural space closer together. However, rapid urban expansion can lead to, inter alia, squalid living conditions, risks ...

By Consia Consultants based in Copenhagen, DENMARK.

Air emissions, noise pollution, water quality, soil, solid waste, health and safety of employees

By kartECO- Environmental and Energy Engineering Consultancy based in Thermi, PO BOX 60824, GREECE. from Environmental Service line

Materials used in building construction and conditions resulting from property damage, or even poor maintenance and upkeep, can result in indoor air pollution that could jeopardize a person's health. Many of the sources of Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) problems (i.e. formaldehyde, mold, radon, etc.) can be easily prevented and corrected by simple ...

By Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI (USA).

We’ll gather objective data upon which we will thoroughly evaluate any potential risk to the environment.

By Environmental Advisors Ltd based in London, UNITED KINGDOM.

Shipping emits considerable amounts of air pollutants which affect the climate, the natural environment and human health. In collaboration with the Swedish Maritime Administration (SMA), SMHI has developed a new system for calculating emissions from shipping. Knowledge of these has previously been very limited.

By SMHI International Consulting Services based in Norrköping, SWEDEN.

EHS topics covered, including: air, water/water pollution control, hazardous waste, eco-labeling, and product recycling, health and safety (and related social issues, such as child labor laws, in the context of manufacturing operations).

By SAGE on the Web based in Knoxville, TENNESSEE (USA).

Why monitoring indoor air quality? 20% of worldwide population is allergic (source World Health Organization) and indoor air pollution is responsible for more than 20% of allergic illnesses. Many allergists and pneumologists have understood the recovery or the health improvement of some patients depends on the air quality of their life environment ...

By Domosystem based in Paris, FRANCE.

NESHAP-NSPSTrinity tracks the ongoing development and promulgation of New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) and National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP). NSPS apply to equipment in nearly every facility and are one of the first areas addressed in many permitting studies. With nearly four decades of experience in air ...

By Trinity Consultants based in Dallas, TEXAS (USA). from Compliance Assistance Service line

Understanding and measuring the economic value of ecosystem services is crucial to ensuring a healthy natural environment that continues to provide for the wellbeing of society overall and support a productive economy.

By Economics for the Environment Consultancy (EFTEC) based in London, UNITED KINGDOM.

Understanding and measuring the economic value of ecosystem services is crucial to ensuring a healthy natural environment that continues to provide for the wellbeing of society overall and support a productive economy.We collect, analyse and interpret qualitative, quantitative and monetary evidence to help our private and public sector clients to ...

By UK Network for Environmental Economists (UKNEE) based in London, UNITED KINGDOM.

Indoor Air Quality, Mold, Lead and Asbestos are some of today's most prominent concerns among schools, office buildings, factories, retirement communities and hospitals, with indoor air pollution consistently ranking among the top five environmental risks to public health. We at Aires take a practical and cost effective approach to indoor air ...

By Aires Consulting Group, Inc. based in Batavia, ILLINOIS (USA).

Hazardous air pollutants are air pollutants that are defined by the Federal Clean Air Act as being a threat or risk of cancer or other serious adverse health affects. MDEQ implements hazardous air pollutant (HAP) regulations that include maximum achievable control technology (MACT) standards and other National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air ...

By Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality based in Jackson, MISSISSIPPI (USA).

Environmental and cultural resources contribute to human wellbeing and hence have economic value. Valuation methods entail collecting quantitative evidence in this regard which is essential for efficient decision-making, for example: Proving ‘value for money’ for environmental investments where the benefits are assumed to be intangible ...

By Economics for the Environment Consultancy (EFTEC) based in London, UNITED KINGDOM.