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The Contribution to Nitrogen Deposition and Ozone Formation in South Norway from Atmospheric Emissions Related to the Petroleum Activity in the North Sea
2003
Solberg, S. | Lazaridis, M. | Walker, S.-E. | Knudsen, S. | Semb, A.
A photochemical puff-trajectory model (Fotoplume) has been applied to simulate emissions, atmospheric transport and chemical transformations of pollutants from offshore oil and gas production in the North Sea. The above model was used in conjunction with the European Monitoring and Evaluation Programme (EMEP) regional Lagrangian oxidant model. The Fotoplume and EMEP models were used to evaluate the effects of the atmospheric emissions from the oil and gas exploration activity in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. Deposition of nitrogen and formation of boundary level ozone in Southern Norway due to North Sea emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOₓ), carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOC) have been studied. The petroleum activity in the North Sea is calculated to contribute approximately 20% of the nitrogen deposition in the coastal areas of Norway in 1992. In addition, the models were used to estimate the AOT40 ozone exposure levels. The results indicate that emissions from British and Norwegian oil and gas exploitation sector separately contribute to less than 5% each of the AOT40 values for coniferous forests and meadows. Comparison of model calculations with experimental measurements is quite satisfactory and the models show realistic results for both the nitrogen deposition and AOT40 values.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Application of Bioassays for Risk Characterisation and Remediation Control of Soils Polluted with Nitroaromatics and PAHs
2003
Rila, Jean-Paul | Eisentraeger, Adolf
Six soil samples taken from three contaminated sites have been assessed using chemical, ecotoxicological and genotoxicological methods. From two of these sites, samples were characterised after remediation. An overall assessment of the soil samples was done with a scheme consisting of two phases. Remediation of main pollutants in these samples, did in general not lead to a risk reduction of the water-extractable ecotoxic and genotoxic potential. It was concluded, that the assessment and remediation of contaminated sites without consideration of biological test systems is not sufficient. Focussing on single hazardous compounds does in many cases not lead to a reduction of the ecotoxic or genotoxic potential. Consequently, effects of accompanying hazardous compounds, which are not routinely quantified, might be underestimated. It was pointed out, that the assessment of contaminated soil samples on the basis of LID-values applying dual dilution series seems to be sufficient for the evaluation, if there is no need for a quantitative comparison of toxic potentials.
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2003
Tarr, Matthew A.
Assessment of industrial pollution
2003
In the Indian context.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Agriculture non-point source pollution control | Agriculture nonpoint source pollution control
2003
Cestti, Rita | Srivastava, Jitendra | Jung, Samira
Annotation This publication aims to draw the attention of professionals and practitioners working in agricultural and environmental sectors to the experience and successes of the environmentally friendly good agricultural practices being used in the Chesapeake Bay Region of the United States to reduce nutrient loads in water. | Annotation Over the last few decades the quality of many international water bodies has deteriorated, resulting in economic losses from declines in the fishing industry and in tourism, as well as a loss of biodiversity and health impacts from contaminated water. This deterioration has been caused by many factors including nutrient run-off from agriculture, insufficiently treated sewage, drainage of wetlands, coastal erosion, introduction of exotic species, eutrophication and inadequate resource management. One of the most significant sources of degradation has been form excessive discharge of nitrogen and phosphorus compounds (nutrients), due to the poor management practices used in agricultural, domestic and industrial activities. This publication aims to draw the attention of professionals and practitioners working in agricultural and environmental sectors to the experience and successes of the environmentally friendly good agricultural practices being used in the Chesapeake Bay Region of the United States to reduce nutrient loads in water.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Drinking water quality in Podgorica [Montenegro, Serbia&Montenegro] - dependence of chlorination by products concentration on the organic matter in water
2003
Karajic, M. | Djurovic, D. (Institut za zdravlje Crne Gore, Podgorica (Serbia and Montenegro))
Presentation is dealing with data on raw and drinking water quality of water supply sources and water supply systems in Podgorica, Montenegro (Serbia&Montenegro). Special attention was paid to organic matter content, concentration of disinfectants and disinfection by-products. Average values of all parameters examined are below maximum permissible levels defined by regulations. That means that physical-chemical quality of water is excellent.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Lake Ohrid littoral water characteristics according to comparative parameters
2003
Novevska, V. | Vasileska, A. (Hidrobioloski zavod, Ohrid (The Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia))
Water quality analyses were performed on littoral water samples, collected on Lake Ohrid in 2002 (January, February, June, July, August and September). Several microbiological parameters were compared. The number of Escherichia coli, the number of organotrophic bacteria and the phosphatase activity index were measured. Samples were collected along the shore of Lake Ohrid, i.e. at the village of Pestani, at Hotel Metropol, in Ohrid Bay and at the lake inflow of River Velgoska. The results of the study show that the different parameters are not compatible in terms of water quality characterization. The differences found are discussed below.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Penilia avirostris - indicator of refreshed and eutrophic water
2003
Vukanic, V. (Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Serbia and Montenegro))
During the analyses of zooplankton and hydrography samples from continuous field research in monthly series during 2002 on three shallow stations (Orahovac, Morinj and near the Institute) and 4 central stations in Boka Kotorska Bay (Adriatic sea, Montenegro (Serbia&Montenegro)), exceptionally dense populations of Penilia avirostris were observed. Presence of this species in refreshed waters during the summer in other parts of Adriatic and Mediterranean, and its designation as an indicator, are reasons for presentation of these gathered results from yearly cycle in Boka Kotorska Bay.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Physical and chemical properties as well as the contents of dominating ions in spring waters of Zlatibor region [Serbia, Serbia&Montenegro] whose capacities and locations may satisfy the requirements for their bottling
2003
Stevanetic, V. (Zavod za zastitu zdravlja, Uzice (Serbia and Montenegro))
Nowadays people increasingly use bottled water for drinking which makes bottling a very profitable business. The aim of this paper is better understanding of physical and chemical properties as well as the contents of dominating ions and microbiological purity of 13 spring waters existing on the territory of Zlatibor region (Serbia, Serbia&Montenegro) which according to its water capacity, its watershed features and good roads availability may be further explored for the purpose of water bottling.
Показать больше [+] Меньше [-]Eutrophication and bacterial pollution of the Montenegrian coastal sea during 2002
2003
Regner, D. | Vuksanovic, N. | Stjepcevic, B. | Joksimovic, D. (Institut za biologiju mora, Kotor (Serbia and Montenegro))
In this paper, results of seasonal investigations throughout 2002, important for evaluation of the eutrophication and bacterial pollution of the Montenegrin coastal sea were presented. It was established that the difference between warmer and colder periods of the year was highest in the part of the Montenegrin coastal sea exposed to the strongest impact of the open waters of the Southern Adriatic.
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