Research Seminar - TODAY !

Date: Tuesday 4 June 2013


Time: 18:00 (17.40 for refreshments)

Location: Manchester Metropolitan University, T0.03, John Dalton Building, Chester Street, Manchester, M1 5GD

Speaker: Prof Roy Harrison, University of Birmingham and National Centre for Atmospheric Science

Title: A Perspective on Air Pollution over the Past 50 Years or so.

Abstract:
The main driver for abatement of local air pollution is the avoidance of adverse impacts on human health. The history of air pollution control in the UK over the past 50 years or so is one of considerable success, but nonetheless air pollution still ranks highly as a cause of disease and premature mortality both in the UK and internationally, and much remains to be done. This talk will map some of the progress in air pollution abatement and will highlight pollutants which have emerged as problems whilst others have reduced in importance. The latest evidence from the recent World Health Organisation review of the health effects of air pollutants will be briefly described.

The author’s research is primarily concerned with airborne particulate matter, from nanoparticles through to coarse aerosols. This remains the pollutant causing the biggest impact on public health. Recent research findings will be used to illustrate the many problems which still remain in the quest to reduce concentrations of airborne particles to more acceptable levels.

As always, the meeting is free and open to all without registration.
We look forward to seeing you there.

Regards,
Mike Bennett