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07:02, 20 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page P. Overview of European Union Ambient Air Quality Standards (Created page with "Assessing and managing the health risks associated with outdoor air pollution within the European Union is a multifaceted endeavour. It necessitates the consideration of an array of pollutants, varying exposure levels, and potential health consequences. Moreover, the intricate interplay of cultural habits, lifestyles, and climate, along with the varying susceptibility of different segments of the population, adds complexity to the task. Vulnerable groups such as children...")
06:56, 20 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page O. Horizon Europe Projects (Created page with "The European Union has begun to place emphasis on filling knowledge and policy gaps vis-a-vis IAQ, particularly considering the increased times European citizen spent indoors in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. This epitomised in seven projects funded via Horizon Europe programme under the topic 'Indoor air quality and health’: InChildHealth, INQUIRE, K-HEALTHinAIR, LEARN, SynAir-G, and TwinAIR, alongside EDIAQI. The InChildHealth project integrates health, environ...")
12:17, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Ñ. Overview of European Union Ambient Air Quality Standards (Created page with "Assessing and managing the health risks associated with outdoor air pollution within the European Union is a multifaceted endeavour. It necessitates the consideration of an array of pollutants, varying exposure levels, and potential health consequences. Moreover, the intricate interplay of cultural habits, lifestyles, and climate, along with the varying susceptibility of different segments of the population, adds complexity to the task. Vulnerable groups such as children...")
12:08, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page N. EU's Zero Pollution Action Plan and its Focus on Air Quality (Created page with "The '''Zero Pollution Action Plan''' is a cornerstone initiative of the European Green Deal, aimed at comprehensively addressing pollution across different domains. Pollution, a significant threat to both health and the environment, has spurred the European Union to lead global efforts to address it. This plan encompasses a range of key objectives, primarily directed towards water, air, and soil pollution, with the overarching vision of achieving a pollution-free environ...")
11:51, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page M. European Parliament's Renewed Focus on Indoor Air Quality (Created page with "In a significant '''Resolution of the European Parliament (A9-0037/2021)''', a renewed emphasis has been placed on the importance of IAQ. While the EU's framework for outdoor air quality policy is well-structured, the resolution acknowledges the fragmented nature of existing legislation covering IAQ. This recognition underlines the need for a more comprehensive European policy approach to air pollution, ensuring coherency between ambient air quality, health and safety at...")
11:39, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page L. EU Ambient Air Quality Directives (Created page with "The European Union's Ambient Air Quality Directives address outdoor air quality within the troposphere, excluding indoor environments and workplaces subject to health and safety at work regulations. These directives, implemented since the 1980s, set air quality standards in the European Union for 12 pollutants, including sulphur dioxide, nitrogen dioxide, particulate matter (PM10, PM2.5), ozone, benzene, lead, carbon monoxide, arsenic, cadmium, nickel, and benzo(a)pyrene...")
11:25, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page K. EU Legislative Framework on Indoor Air Quality (Created page with "IAQ is recognised as a critical determinant of health by the World Health Organization, highlighting the potential health risks from indoor pollutants121. However, while there are comprehensive regulations for outdoor air quality, there is no specific European Union directive exclusively addressing IAQ (RL20). Pre-legislative initiatives, research, standards, and guidelines have been introduced, but a unified policy on IAQ is yet to be established in the European Union....")
10:47, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page J. Indoor Air Quality and the Sustainable Development Goals (Created page with "The '''Sustainable Development Goals''' are a set of 17 interconnected objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 to address a wide range of global challenges and ensure a more sustainable and equitable future for all. These goals encompass diverse areas such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, affordable and clean energy, decent work, and climate action, among others. These goals aim to tackle both social and environmental issu...")
10:30, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page I. WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide – 2021 (Created page with "The 2021 WHO air quality guidelines encompass a comprehensive framework applicable to both outdoor and indoor environments, covering various settings where people spend their time107. While these guidelines extend to numerous contexts, they do not address occupational settings due to unique exposure characteristics and risk reduction policies, along with potential differences in population susceptibility within the adult workforce108...")
10:26, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page H. WHO Indoor Air Quality Guidelines, 2010 (Created page with "The World Health Organisation IAQ guidelines aim to safeguard human health by providing health-based recommendations for appropriate fuels, technologies, and strategies within indoor environments, along with international exposure limits. Stressing the paramount importance of human health and potential indoor contaminants, the World Health Organisation has emphasised the significance of IAQ determinants in its technical documents and position papers101</small...")
10:23, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page G. International Normative Framework (Created page with "Air, vital for human existence, is acknowledged as a fundamental right. In this vein, the World Health Organisation Regional Office in Europe released its inaugural Air Quality Guidelines for Europe, assessing health risks posed by 28 chemical air pollutants(98). The second edition, published in 2000, expanded on these recommendations and introduced guideline values for additional substances, emphasising the need to mitigate health implications...")
10:20, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page F. Interplay Between Outdoor and Indoor Air Quality: The Dynamics of Sources, Ventilation, and Interactions (Created page with "Despite the notion that opening a window can freshen the composition of indoor air, it is essential to recognise that outdoor air may contain a significant load of pollutants(88). Certain segments of the population, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution on health(89). A notable concern is that individuals residing in low-income households are more l...")
10:16, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page E. Biomass Combustion and Indoor Air Quality (Created page with "Biomass combustion presents one of the most significant challenges for IAQ particularly concerning residential heating, as revealed by recent data(83). In 2020, nearly half of total anthropogenic PM2.5 emissions in the European Union originated from biomass combustion for residential heating, with 83% of domestic PM2.5 emissions attributed to biomass use. This poses substantial challenges for ambient air quality directives and the zero pollution action plan. While projec...")
10:12, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page D. Indoor Air Quality: Pollutants, Sources, and Influencing Factors (Created page with "Indoor air quality is impacted by several pollutants and contaminants that are influenced by a multitude of factors, stemming from both indoor and outdoor sources(50). These sources include human activities such as smoking, burning solid fuels, cooking, and cleaning, as well as emissions from building materials, equipment, furniture, and biological contaminants like mould, viruses, and allergens. Common contaminants include: • ''' Allergens''', substances that can in...")
10:08, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page C. Indoor Air Quality Relationship to Human Health (Created page with "Air stands as a fundamental life-building element, and the quality of indoor air in settings like homes, schools, public structures, healthcare facilities, and private residences plays a pivotal role in people's well-being and overall health(21). Globally, household air pollution caused a staggering loss of 86 million healthy life years in 2019, with the heaviest burden borne by women and children in low- and middle-income nations(22). An estimated 3.2 million deaths in...")
10:03, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page B. Understanding Indoor Air: Challenges and Differences from Outdoor Air (Created page with "While the prevailing perception is that pollution primarily poses a risk outdoors(10), it is important to recognise that indoor environments can harbour pollution levels that are not only comparable but often exceed those found outdoors(11). Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be significantly compromised by elements like smoke, mould and chemicals present in certain paints, furnishings, and cleaning products(12). In contrast to ambient air quality, which pertains to outdoor se...")
10:00, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page A. The Importance of Clean Air and Today's Air Quality Concerns (Created page with "The concern over air quality dates back to ancient times, with even Hippocratic principles of environmental health addressing this issue(1). As far back as 1306, King Edward of England took action by passing legislation that prohibited the burning of sea-coal due to its combustion emissions(2). Clean air stands as a fundamental cornerstone of life, encompassing not only human existence but also the broader biosphere. Unfortunately, contemporary human activities such as i...")
09:51, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page B. esdds (Created page with " Category: IAQ Policy Landscape")
09:50, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page A. des (Created page with " Category: IAQ Policy Landscape")
09:48, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 1.10. des (Created page with " Category: IAQ Policy Landscape")
09:46, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 1.2. das (Created page with " Category: hello")
09:41, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Hello (Created page with "Category: Atmosphere")
09:28, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Atmosphere (Created page with " Category: IAQ Policy Landscape 2")
07:43, 19 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 10. Indoor Air Quality and the Sustainable Development Goals (Created page with "The '''Sustainable Development Goals''' are a set of 17 interconnected objectives established by the United Nations in 2015 to address a wide range of global challenges and ensure a more sustainable and equitable future for all. These goals encompass diverse areas such as poverty, hunger, health, education, gender equality, clean water, affordable and clean energy, decent work, and climate action, among others. These goals aim to tackle both social and environmental issu...")
12:46, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 9. WHO global air quality guidelines: particulate matter (PM2.5 and PM10), ozone, nitrogen dioxide, sulfur dioxide and carbon monoxide – 2021 (Created page with "The 2021 WHO air quality guidelines encompass a comprehensive framework applicable to both outdoor and indoor environments, covering various settings where people spend their time107. While these guidelines extend to numerous contexts, they do not address occupational settings due to unique exposure characteristics and risk reduction policies, along with potential differences in population susceptibility within the adult workforce108. The primary objective of these upda...")
12:13, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page File:Tabla 1.png
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12:05, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 8. WHO Indoor Air Quality Guidelines, 2010 (Created page with "The World Health Organisation IAQ guidelines aim to safeguard human health by providing health-based recommendations for appropriate fuels, technologies, and strategies within indoor environments, along with international exposure limits. Stressing the paramount importance of human health and potential indoor contaminants, the World Health Organisation has emphasised the significance of IAQ determinants in its technical documents and position papers(101). The World Heal...")
11:46, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 7. International Normative Framework (Created page with "Air, vital for human existence, is acknowledged as a fundamental right. In this vein, the World Health Organisation Regional Office in Europe released its inaugural Air Quality Guidelines for Europe, assessing health risks posed by 28 chemical air pollutants(98). The second edition, published in 2000, expanded on these recommendations and introduced guideline values for additional substances, emphasising the need to mitigate health implications tied to air pollution. Sin...")
11:37, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 6. Interplay Between Outdoor and Indoor Air Quality: The Dynamics of Sources, Ventilation, and Interactions (Created page with "Despite the notion that opening a window can freshen the composition of indoor air, it is essential to recognise that outdoor air may contain a significant load of pollutants(88). Certain segments of the population, such as children, the elderly, pregnant women, and those with pre-existing health conditions, are particularly vulnerable to the adverse effects of air pollution on health(89). A notable concern is that individuals residing in low-income households are more l...")
11:24, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 5. Biomass Combustion and Indoor Air Quality (Created page with "Biomass combustion presents one of the most significant challenges for IAQ particularly concerning residential heating, as revealed by recent data(83). In 2020, nearly half of total anthropogenic PM2.5 emissions in the European Union originated from biomass combustion for residential heating, with 83% of domestic PM2.5 emissions attributed to biomass use. This poses substantial challenges for ambient air quality directives and the zero pollution action plan. While projec...")
09:56, 18 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 4. Indoor Air Quality: Pollutants, Sources, and Influencing Factors (Created page with "Indoor air quality is impacted by several pollutants and contaminants that are influenced by a multitude of factors, stemming from both indoor and outdoor sources . These sources include human activities such as smoking, burning solid fuels, cooking, and cleaning, as well as emissions from building materials, equipment, furniture, and biological contaminants like mould, viruses, and allergens. Common contaminants include: • ''' Allergens''', substances that can induc...")
12:09, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 3. Indoor Air Quality Relationship to Human Health (Created page with "Air stands as a fundamental life-building element, and the quality of indoor air in settings like homes, schools, public structures, healthcare facilities, and private residences plays a pivotal role in people's well-being and overall health(21). Globally, household air pollution caused a staggering loss of 86 million healthy life years in 2019, with the heaviest burden borne by women and children in low- and middle-income nations(22). An estimated 3.2 million deaths in...")
12:06, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 2. Understanding Indoor Air: Challenges and Differences from Outdoor Air (Created page with "While the prevailing perception is that pollution primarily poses a risk outdoors(10), it is important to recognise that indoor environments can harbour pollution levels that are not only comparable but often exceed those found outdoors(11). Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be significantly compromised by elements like smoke, mould and chemicals present in certain paints, furnishings, and cleaning products(12). In contrast to ambient air quality, which pertains to outdoor se...")
12:04, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page 1. The Importance of Clean Air and Today's Air Quality Concerns (Created page with "The concern over air quality dates back to ancient times, with even Hippocratic principles of environmental health addressing this issue(1). As far back as 1306, King Edward of England took action by passing legislation that prohibited the burning of sea-coal due to its combustion emissions(2). Clean air stands as a fundamental cornerstone of life, encompassing not only human existence but also the broader biosphere. Unfortunately, contemporary human activities such as i...")
11:51, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Indoor Air Quality Relationship to Human Health (Created page with "Air stands as a fundamental life-building element, and the quality of indoor air in settings like homes, schools, public structures, healthcare facilities, and private residences plays a pivotal role in people's well-being and overall health(21). Globally, household air pollution caused a staggering loss of 86 million healthy life years in 2019, with the heaviest burden borne by women and children in low- and middle-income nations(22). An estimated 3.2 million deaths in...")
09:27, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Understanding Indoor Air: Challenges and Differences from Outdoor Air (Created page with "While the prevailing perception is that pollution primarily poses a risk outdoors(10), it is important to recognise that indoor environments can harbour pollution levels that are not only comparable but often exceed those found outdoors(11). Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) can be significantly compromised by elements like smoke, mould and chemicals present in certain paints, furnishings, and cleaning products(12). In contrast to ambient air quality, which pertains to outdoor se...")
07:35, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Category:Triciasonrisa (Created blank page)
07:32, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page The Importance of Clean Air and Today's Air Quality Concerns (Created page with "The concern over air quality dates back to ancient times, with even Hippocratic principles of environmental health addressing this issue . As far back as 1306, King Edward of England took action by passing legislation that prohibited the burning of sea-coal due to its combustion emissions . Clean air stands as a fundamental cornerstone of life, encompassing not only human existence but also the broader biosphere. Unfortunately, contemporary human activities such as indus...")
07:11, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Category:IAQ Policy Landscape (Created blank page)
06:53, 15 September 2023 USEV talk contribs created page IAQ Policy Landscape (Created blank page)
10:21, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page O3 (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === Ozone (O3) is a secondary pollutant formed from a complex series of chemical reactions of primary precursor pollutants, mainly NOx and VOCs, in the presence of solar radiation. Ozone has a positive effect in the stratosphere, where it forms the so-called ozone layer, as it protects against ultraviolet radiation. However, in the troposphere it becomes a pollutant that acts as a powerful and aggressive oxidising agent. === '''Predominant sources...")
10:20, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Radon (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === Radon gas is a major source of naturally occurring ionising radiation and a major contributor to the ionising radiation doses received by the population. Prolonged exposure to radon may increase the risk of lung cancer. The unit of measurement is the Becquerel per cubic metre (Bq-m-3). === '''Predominant sources of emissions''' === It is produced by the natural radioactive decay of uranium in soils and rocks, which penetrates into interior spa...")
10:19, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page NO2 (Created page with "There are seven nitrogen oxides that can be found in ambient air. However, nitric oxide (NO) and nitrogen dioxide (NO2) are the two main nitrogen oxides associated with combustion sources. === '''Definition''' === Nitrogen dioxide (NO2) is a reactive gas that is formed mainly by the oxidation of NO. It is involved in harmful reactions such as those leading to tropospheric ozone or nitric acid, and is therefore a pollutant in its own right as well as a precursor to othe...")
10:18, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page CO (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === Carbon monoxide (CO) is a colourless, odourless gas emitted as a result of incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biofuels. === '''Predominant sources of emissions''' === In general, any fuel containing carbon (gas, oil, coal, wood...) that is burned without sufficient oxygen to form CO2 is a potential source of CO. Carbon monoxide is produced indoors by combustion sources (cooking and heating) and is also introduced through infiltration of...")
10:16, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page PM0.1 (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === The so-called ultrafine particles (UFP), which are smaller than 0.1 micrometre, are considered to be among the most dangerous pollutants, as due to their small size they can even reach the bloodstream and thus affect various organs, as well as the central nervous system and the reproductive system, among others. === '''Legislation and intervals''' === The legislated particle sizes are PM2.5 and PM10; although UFPs are among the most dangerous...")
10:16, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page PM2.5 (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === PM2.5 particles are those with diameters of less than 2.5 micrometres*. They are therefore a subset of PM10 particles and more harmful than PM10, as they can reach further into the lungs and can be more toxic. PM2.5 particles are usually composed mainly of secondary particles formed in the atmosphere from some of the gaseous precursors. === '''Legislation and intervals''' === According to World Health Organization: The limit value for PM2.5 i...")
10:13, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page PM10 (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === PM10 particles are those with diameters of less than 10 micrometres. PM10 is largely composed of primary particles emitted directly into the atmosphere by both natural phenomena and the human activities, such as combustion processes in kitchens, use of wood-burning cookers, tobacco, electronic cigarettes, etc. === '''Legislation and intervals''' === According to World Health Organization: The limit value for PM10 is 45 μg/m3 for 24 hours and...")
10:12, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Naphthalene (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === Naphthalene occurs naturally in fossil fuels such as oil and coal, and is produced when burning wood or tobacco. It is also the most volatile polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbon (PAH) with a gas phase share of 90-100%. === '''Predominant sources of emissions''' === Limited information is available on indoor air concentrations of naphthalene and exposure levels. Common indoor sources of naphthalene are unvented paraffin stoves and tobacco smoke. Us...")
10:11, 28 July 2023 USEV talk contribs created page Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (Created page with "=== '''Definition''' === Polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) are widespread environmental pollutants formed in the combustion process of carbonaceous materials at high temperature. They are a large group of organic compounds with two or more fused aromatic rings. Low molecular weight PAHs (two and three rings) are found in the atmosphere predominantly in the vapour phase, while multi-ring PAHs (five or more rings) are largely particle bound and are considered very d...")