HydroPhi Technologies Group Inc. (fka HPTG)

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EU Life DD:

http://ec.europa.eu/environment/life/project/Projects/index.cfm?fuseaction=search.dspPage&n_proj_id=4582.0#RM

This is an ongoing project in Wroclaw:

Background:

"Air pollution significantly affects quality of life. In developed countries critical concentrations of particulate matter (PM), ozone (O3) and heat-stress have a damaging impact on health and the environment. Many studies have also demonstrated the connection between PM and rates of hospitalisation, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and premature death. According to data published by the World Health Organisation, the average life expectancy in Poland is 10.7 months shorter because of air pollution.

Therefore, it is necessary to build up knowledge of the complex interactions between pollutants, weather conditions and human health. Activities in this area should include complementary issues, such as long-term monitoring of human health and the quality of the environment, including the use of spatial modelling methods for air quality and the creation of short-term forecasts of exposure to high concentrations of pollutants. Information obtained as a result of modelling and forecasting can be used to support environmental management in order to improve the state of the environment, reduce risks to human health and improve living conditions.

The establishment of management and information systems for creating short-term forecasts of pollution levels can aid the drawing up of appropriate strategies and control. Such information can be used by municipal services in order to minimise negative environmental effects and improve air quality.