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Polygeneration of Fuels, Heat and Electricity from Wood (POLYWOOD)
Date du début: 1 sept. 2011, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2016,
Background
Traffic is responsible for 28% of greenhouse gases (GHG) in Austria and for exceeding the limits of particulate matter (PM10) and nitrous dioxide (NO2). Biomass has a low GHG load but to date it only represents a small share of vehicle fuels and biodiesel has yet to solve the NOx problems.
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TERMINÉ
Sound and Particle Absorbing System (SPAS)
Date du début: 1 oct. 2006, Date de fin: 31 déc. 2009,
Background
Fine-dust or particulate matter are able to penetrate deep into the lungs, triggering not only respiratory diseases but also damaging the cardiovascular system. Children and elderly people are particularly vulnerable.
Fine dust pollution is caused primarily by local road traffic, more specifically combustion-related diesel exhaust emissions on ...
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TERMINÉ
Klagenfurt's Anti-PM 10 Action Programme in co-operation with Graz and the South-Tyrol (KAPA GS)
Date du début: 1 juil. 2004, Date de fin: 30 sept. 2007,
Background
Air pollution from high levels of particulate matter (PM) is a major environmental and health problem in many European cities. Raised levels of these tiny, solid particles in the air are linked to health hazards such as heart disease, breathing problems and lung cancer.
The European Commission estimates that the problem causes 300 000 early d ...
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