Assessment of air pollution emission
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Published: 2015-09-23
Picture 1. Screenshot of emission map service. [http://www.syke.fi\emissionmap].
Air pollution emissions enter the atmosphere from multiple sources such as industry, transport and residen...
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Climatic impacts of air pollution
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Published: 2015-09-23
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In addition to carbon dioxide (CO2), many air pollutants, such as fine particles, also have a significant impact on the climate. Especially particulate matt...
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Finnish Regional Emission Scenario model FRES
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Published: 2015-10-09
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Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) evaluates air pollution emissions and their impacts on the climate, environment and human health. The evaluations are ...
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FRES research team
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Published: 2015-10-29
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The research team is working in the group of Air Pollution and Mitigation of Cl...
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Health effects of particulate matter
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Published: 2017-03-07
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Fine particles in ambient air are considered to be the worst air pollution for human health. Significant health effects are observed already at relatively ...
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Integrated assessment modeling
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Published: 2015-09-23
Fig. Spatial distribution of modelled fine particle consentrations in Finland in 2010
SYKE develops integrat...
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Published: 2015-09-23
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Development of black carbon (BC) footprint-concept and climate impact metrics of BC emissions ( BC-Footprint ).
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Published: 2015-09-23
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The Finnish Inventory Programme for the Underwater Marine Diversity (Velmu)
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Published: 2023-03-21
Velmu collects data on the occurrence of underwater marine biotopes, species and communities in Finland’s marine waters. The programme contributes to the Baltic marine protection and to the sust...
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The Finnish Inventory Programme for the Underwater Marine Diversity (Velmu)
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Environmental impact assessment of airborne particulate matter: the effects of abatement and management strategies (BATMAN)
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Published: 2015-08-13
In Finland, PM air pollution has been confirmed as the most important source of environmental burden of disease (EBD). The mainstream international evaluations regarding the effects of air pollution h...
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Environmental impact assessment of airborne particulate matter: the effects of abatement and management strategies (BATMAN)
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GAINS and EMEP modelling in the Russian Federation: further developments at the regional level
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Published: 2015-07-13
Since a substantial part of transboundary emissions in the Nordic countries are attributable to emission sources in the Russian Federation, it is important to involve Russian experts in the modelling...
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GAINS and EMEP modelling in the Russian Federation: further developments at the regional level
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Keeping the Arctic White: Regulatory Options for Reducing Short-Lived Climate Forcers in the Arctic (WHITE)
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Published: 2015-10-06
Kuva: Antti Samuli
Short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) include black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone and some hydrofluorocarbons (H...
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Keeping the Arctic White: Regulatory Options for Reducing Short-Lived Climate Forcers in the Arctic (WHITE)
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Understanding the link between Air pollution and Distribution of related Health Impacts and Welfare in the Nordic countries (NordicWelfAir)
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Published: 2016-02-19
The impacts from air pollution are not equally distributed, but depend on socio-demograhic and socio-economic factors, including age, gender, social status, education level, ethnic group, living condi...
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Understanding the link between Air pollution and Distribution of related Health Impacts and Welfare in the Nordic countries (NordicWelfAir)
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Formation of Decision-Making System Aimed at Ecological and Economic Development of Issyk-Kul Lake's Territory Based on Results of Environment Monitoring (KGZ-Water / Issyk-Kul)
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Published: 2015-06-16
There are three main Project’s component:
Component 1. Cooperatio
Experience and information exchange among organizations and ongoing Projects on the territory of Issyk-Kul Oblast. Carrying...
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Formation of Decision-Making System Aimed at Ecological and Economic Development of Issyk-Kul Lake's Territory Based on Results of Environment Monitoring (KGZ-Water / Issyk-Kul)
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Capacity building on surface water quality monitoring in Tajikistan (TJK-Water)
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Published: 2015-06-15
The overall objective (intended long-term impact) of the Project is to increase the capacity of Tajik authorities to provide reliable environmental information of surface water quality both for the c...
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Urban Zones Applied in Planning (Urban Zone 3)
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Published: 2015-02-04
Urban Zone 3 project is dealing with the future development of the urban form in Finnish urban regions. Travel-related urban zone method is applied in various planning cases of different-sized Finnis...
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Change in Business Ecosystems for Local Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency - Better Energy Services for Consumers (USE)
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Published: 2019-02-12
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The final seminar of the project was arranged in collaboration with the parliamentary "Energiaremontti" group 23 January 2019. Following the link below you can access t...
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Renewal of manufacturing towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy and implications for innovation policy (RECIBI)
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Published: 2014-12-11
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Improvements in resource efficiency and waste reduction coupled with new business models are likely to become increasingly important for manufacturing. Recently much attention has bee...
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Paula Kivimaa
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Published: 2014-12-12
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Research Vessel Aranda
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Published: 2023-01-03
Research Vessel Aranda
Aranda is a modern, ice-reinforced research vessel. She was planned and built for Baltic Sea research, but she is able to operate in all seas. Aran...
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