Current European AQ Planning at Regional and Local Scale

• Published in: Air Quality Integrated Assessment pp. 37 - 66
• Main Authors: Belis, C., Baldasano, J.M., Blond, Nadège, Bouland, C., Buekers, J., Carnevale, C., Clappier, A., de Saeger, E., Douros, J., Finzi, G., Fragkou, E., Gama, C., Graff, A., Guariso, G., Janssen, S., Juda-Rezler, K., Karvosenoja, N., Maffeis, G., Martilli, A., Mills, S., Miranda, A.I., Moussiopoulos, N., Nahorski, Z., Pisoni, E., Ponche, J.L., Rasoloharimahefa, M., Real, Elsa, Reizer, M., Relvas, H., Roncolato, D., Tainio, M., Thunis, P., Viaene, P., Vlachokostas, C., Volta, M., White, L., Cherubini, A.
• Format: Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: Switzerland Springer 2017; Springer International Publishing AG
• Series: SpringerBriefs in Applied Sciences and Technology
• Subjects: 3D graphics & modelling; Environmental monitoring; Environmental Sciences; Pollution & threats to the environment
• ISBN: 9783319333489; 3319333488
• DOI: 10.1007/978-3-319-33349-6_3

This chapter provides a review, derived from the extended survey conducted within the APPRAISAL project, of the integrated assessment methodologies used in different countries to design air quality plans and to estimate the effects of emission abatement policy options on human health. The final purpose of this review is to foster the dissemination of knowledge on integrated assessment for air quality planning at regional and local scales, and to provide policy makers and regulatory bodies across EU member states with a broader understanding of the underlying scientific concepts...