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Project Code [2006-EH-MS-49]
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Project title
Environmental Linkages between In-Port Ship Emissions of Particulate Matter, their Chemical Analysis and Effects on Health. (ELIPSE)
Primary Funding Agency
Environmental Protection Agency
Co-Funding Organisation(s)
n/a
Lead Organisation
University College Cork (UCC)
Lead Applicant
John Sodeau
Project Abstract
The development of national and international policy on air quality issues related to the protection of human health and climate change effects on our environment is underpinned by systematic research on ambient air particulate pollution. Knowledge based on reliable data collection for airborne particulate matter (PM) the identification of specific particles that are hazardous tothe quality of life and also the chemical processing of atmospheric aerosols are essential in order to service our abilities to devise and draft fair and appropriate legislative instruments. Hence the main aims of the ELIPSE1 programme were to chemically characterise airborne particulate matter (PM10i-2.5 PM2.5 and other)2 present in the Port of Cork and its Harbour andto compare the results obtained with those determined in other locations. The specific driving force for the studies was based on the worldwide recognition that ship emissions comprise a major relatively unmeasured source of pollution with potentially adverse effects on human health.
Grant Approved
�362,900.00
Research Hub
Healthy Environment
Research Theme
Environment and Human Health
Initial Projected Completion Date
n/a