As recent environmental catastrophes such as the fires in Russia demonstrate, environment and health are directly tied to each other. Many environmental pollutants have been associated with health impacts such as cancer, asthma, allergies or cardiovascular effects. Not every pollutant bears the same risk of causing a severe disease; many factors such as dose or intensity influence the health impacts.
18 Aug 2010
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Bangladesh is suffering from some of the world's worst urban air quality problems. Particularly in the non-monsoon period the concentrations of particulate matter regularly exceed proposed standards. The larger cities such as Dhaka and Chittagong have major traffic issues which represent a source of the air quality problems, while industrial sources such as steel mills, cement factories, and brick kilns are also considerable sources. NILU, in cooperation with the Bangladesh Department of Environment, has received NORAD funding for a three-year project to study and address these issues.
6 Aug 2010
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Post doc grantee Alessandra Rinna at NILU ¿ Norwegian Institute for Air Research has received the EU Marie Curie grant. The grant will be used within the project `Novel approach to toxicity testing of nanoparticles minimizing lung exposure. Possible protective effect of omega-3 acids¿.
14 Jun 2010
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NILU and EasyJet are working together on the prototype design of an IR based ash detector that will allow pilots to fly safely around ash clouds.
12 Jun 2010
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In response to the UK press conference held on Friday June 4th in London by NILU senior scientist Dr. Fred Prata in cooperation with EasyJet and the UK Civil Aviation Authority. NILU would like to make the following statement. NILU is very proud of the research we have contributed in this area over the years and looks forward to continued work to provide a better understanding of the risks on aviation, human health and environment from volcanic eruptions. Inquires should be made to Dr. Fred Prata at fpr@nilu.no
4 Jun 2010
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