Urban Climate

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  • Created on: 17-02-22 12:09
What are particulates?
Solids and liquids that are suspended in the air
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Where do particulates come from?
building construction, burning of fuels and vehicle exhausts.
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What is photo-chemical solution / smog?
When chemicals from the burning of fossil fuels reacts with sunlight
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How has the UK combated urban air pollution in cities?
1) designated bus lanes to stop traffic and therefore encourage people to use public transport instead of their own form of transport.
2) park and ride schemes e.g. in Cambridge
3) congestion charge
4) biofuels and electric vehicles
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How have places in Europe tried to combat urban air pollution?
1) trams
2) underground tube systems
e.g. in Vienna
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Which organisation suggests that megacities are among some of the most polluted places in the world?
the WHO (World Health Organisation)
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