C. Borrego - Böcker

Containing research from the 25th edition of the Urban Transport conference,the papers included in this book address the need to solve important pollutionproblems associated with urban transport. There is also a growing need forintegration with telecommunications systems and IT applications in order toimprove safety, security and efficiency.The need for better urban transport systems and for a healthier environment hasresulted in a wide range of research originating from many different countries.These studies highlight the importance of innovative systems, new approachesand original ideas, which need to be thoroughly tested and critically evaluatedbefore they can be implemented in practice.The variety of topics covered in this volume reflects the complex interaction ofthe urban transport systems with their environment and the need to establishintegrated strategies. The aim is to arrive at optimal socio-economic solutionswhile reducing the negative environmental impacts of current transportationsystems.

In its 27th edition the conference on Air Pollution continues to produce valuable research on issues related to the modelling, monitoring and management of air pollution. The papers included in this book continue a wide ranging collection of high quality research works that develop the fundamental science of air pollution.Air pollution issues remain one of the most challenging problems facing society. The scientific knowledge derived from well-designed studies needs to be allied with further technical and economic studies in order to ensure cost effective and efficient mitigation. Increasingly, it is being recognised that the outcome of such research needs to be contextualised within well formulated communication strategies that help policy makers and citizens to understand and appreciate the risks and rewards arising from air pollution management. Details of the wide spread nature of the air pollution phenomena and in depth explorations of their impacts on human health and the environment are covered in this book.Topics covered include: Air pollution modelling; Aerosols and particles; Air pollutant emission studies; Air quality health effects; Indoor air pollution; Air data quality; Air pollution control technologies; Industrial air pollution; Climate change effects; Emerging pollutants; Air pollution management, policy and legislation.