We need research to articulate the health and environmental costs and benefits of complex policy interventions that influence air and soundscape quality. This includes the environmental impacts and human health related ones.
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This question was published as part of the set of ARIs in this document:
Access to clean air is considered to be a fundamental human right, and yet the cost of poor air quality in the United Kingdom is estimated at £9-20bn p.a. The University of Leicester has a strong heritage in Earth ...
Funded by: NERC
Lead research organisation: University of Leicester
The project focuses on developing air quality technologies and monitoring approaches, which directly addresses the question.
The Science and Technology Facilities Council (STFC) Air Quality Network+ (SAQN+) is a multidisciplinary community of experts, researchers, policy makers and businesses aiming to make the best use of STFC research, capab...
Funded by: STFC
Lead research organisation: University of York
The project aims to address air quality challenges and develop solutions for air pollution, which aligns with the question.
Summary Soundscapes, like landscapes, have and important role in our lives. Just like a view from an office or bedroom window, a soundscape can help make us feel comfortable, productive and happy or make us feel uneasy a...
Funded by: EPSRC
Lead research organisation: University of Salford
The project focuses on engaging the public in noise measurement and assessment, which partially addresses the question by considering environmental impacts.