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  1. Mortality and morbidity effects of long-term exposure to low-level PM2.5, Black Carbon, NO2 and O3: an analysis of European cohorts (4954-RFA14-3/16-5)

    Mortality and morbidity effects of long-term exposure to low-level PM2.5, Black Carbon, NO2 and O3: an analysis of European cohorts (4954-RFA14-3/16-5)

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    This project will address health effects at low air pollution levels.
    Project
  2. Summary

    Summary

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    The purpose of the air quality criteria is to prevent health effects of air pollution. The criteria are set so low that most people can be exposed to these levels without any adverse effects on health.
    Håndbok for uteluft - luftkvalitetskriterier
    Mor og barn med sykkel i trafikken
  3. Exposure to heat and air pollution in EUrope – cardiopulmonary impacts and benefits of mitigation and adaptation (EXHAUSTION)

    Exposure to heat and air pollution in EUrope – cardiopulmonary impacts and benefits of mitigation and adaptation (EXHAUSTION)

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    The EXHAUSTION project aims to quantify the changes in cardiopulmonary mortality and morbidity due to extreme heat and air pollution (including from wildfires) under selected climate scenarios
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  4. Understanding the link between air pollution and distribution of related health impacts and welfare in the Nordic countries - NordicWelfAir

    Understanding the link between air pollution and distribution of related health impacts and welfare in the Nordic countries - NordicWelfAir

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    This project will investigate the relationships between air pollution and health in the Nordic countries.
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  5. Chinese-Norwegian Project on Emission, Impact, and Control Policy for Black Carbon and its Co-benefits in Northern China (ChiNorBC)

    Chinese-Norwegian Project on Emission, Impact, and Control Policy for Black Carbon and its Co-benefits in Northern China (ChiNorBC)

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    Scientists from Norway and China work to improve the knowledge about emissions, climate and health impacts, and potential for further control of black carbon and other emissions in China.
    Project
  6. Wood-burning stoves

    Wood-burning stoves

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    On cold days, high concentrations of wood-burning particles in the air can be a problem in densely populated areas.
    Article
    piperøyk
  7. Air pollution in Norway

    Air pollution in Norway

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    Air pollution due to particulate matter (PM), nitrogen dioxide and ozone is a major cause of health problems and disease worldwide.
    Folkehelserapporten
    Informasjonsgrafikk
  8. CO2 capture: Health effects of amines and their derivatives

    CO2 capture: Health effects of amines and their derivatives

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    CO2 capture by means of amines is considered to be the most appropriate method to quickly begin with CO2 removal. During this capture process, some of the amines escape the recycling process.
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