This project is available from the academic year 2020/21 onwards.
Theme: Environmental Pollution
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Project Description:Vehicle exhaust pollution has had substantial press coverage recently as a result of Dieselgate and increased evidence of a range of health end points. However, non-exhaust emissions such as brake and tyre wear are currently estimated to contribute 50% of vehicle emissions in London and the health impact of these particles, relative to exhaust emissions, remain uncertain. In the future, as exhaust emissions are abated, these sources will become more important for both environmental policy development and human health impact. In the developing countries the resuspension from unpaved roads will also be a significant factor. |
Policy Impact of Research:Non-exhaust emissions are currently uncontrolled and poorly quantified; this project has the potential to develop new assessment techniques to better quantify these globally to input into health impact studies and the formulation of abatement strategies for this poorly quantified source. |
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