August 7, 2019
There is increased interest in the role of trees to reduce air pollution and thereby improve human health and well-being. This study determined the removal of air pollutants by dry deposition of trees across the Basque Country and estimated its annual economic value. A model that calculates the hourly dry deposition of NO2, O3, SO2, CO and PM10 on trees at a 1 km x 1 km resolution at a regional scale was developed.
August 5, 2019
This collection examines the role that foreign aid can play in dealing with the severe global challenge of climate change, one of the most pressing international development issues of the 21st century. Addressing the key threats of rising temperatures, changes in precipitation, coastal erosion and natural disasters, the book considers the implications for policy and future research, particularly in developing countries.
August 5, 2019
The HORIZON Magazine interviewed researchers Ibon Galarraga and Eleanor Denny about the results of the CONSEED project and what they learned from consumers about their engagement with the range of energy efficient cars, property and appliances on the European market. Galarraga stressed "how is critical that Europe supports individuals to buy correctly, because energy eficiency is one of the easiest ways to save energy".
August 2, 2019
BC3 researcher Marta Olazabal took part at the especial edition of "Action Nan: Trash Warrior" recorded in Cornwall, where she talk about climate change and the environmental problems that are causing the plastic.Pat Smith, aka "Action Nan", is a 70 year old woman who, as a purpose, decided to clean the beaches of Great Britain.
July 30, 2019
Plentzia, 18 de julio, se ha celebrado el curso de verano "Resistencia a antibióticos en el medio ambiente: origen de un escenario apocalíptico" donde durante dos días se ha hablado sobre el impacto en la salud humana, animal y medioambiental de la resistencia a antibióticos, un curso de verano que nace del convenio entre NEIKER-Tecnalia, Universidad del País Vasco/Euskal Herriko Unibertsitatea (UPV/EHU) y Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) para impulsar la iniciativa Joint Research Lab on Environmental Antibiotic Resistance (JRL). La prensa nacional e regional ha entrevistado a los organizadores y ponentes del curso de verano de la UPV/EHU celebrado en la Estación Marina de Plentzia (PiE).
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