Gillmore, G. K., Crockett, R. G. M., Perrier, F., Przylibski, T., Walia, V. and Bajwa, B. J. S. (2009) IGCP Project 571: Radon, Health and Natural Hazards - Interim Report. (Unpublished)
| Item Type: | Monograph (Project Report) |
|---|---|
| Abstract: | The project focuses on a variety of impacts and hazard-associated manifestations of radon gas. This divides into two overlapping areas of interest: · radon as a health hazard · recent European research has demonstrated that there is no 'safe' lower limit for radon exposure · radon as an indicator of crustal processes and geohazards · understanding the behaviour and drivers of radon gas is very important and helpful for hazard planners, both concerning radon itself and using it as a possible earthquake / landslide / volcanic hazard monitor and precursor By considering these, the project has a high headline potential for bringing together the dispersed research on radon hazard within interdisciplinary context and facilitating potential scientific advancement, involving: · geological and environmental sciences · medical sciences · engineering and architecture The project aims are to organise international and local/regional meetings and to generate and disseminate material for training courses. The project will also significantly promote international co-operation over and above formal meetings and benefit to society will be worldwide. The project will include universities, governmental and non-governmental bodies, commercial companies and local councils - on a global scale. There are currently five universities/institutions from five countries involved, from which the co-ordinating group is drawn, with people from universities/institutions in a further nine countries having expressed their intention to become involved. Intended activities and outputs are: · NHESS special issue drawn from the 2009 EGU General Assembly launch session (in progress) · websites at host universities/institutions · oral and poster presentations and short-course at 2010 EGU General Assembly · workshops and working groups at 2010 EGU General Assembly · establishment of local / regional working groups · student training program and instrument training · meetings and published proceedings · self-running PowerPoint slides · and guidance notes in PDF form will be available on the website · project book |
| Subjects: |
G Geography. Anthropology. Recreation > GE Environmental Sciences > GE300 Environmental management T Technology > TD Environmental technology. Sanitary engineering > TD885.5 Radon pollution R Medicine > RA Public aspects of medicine > RA565 Environmental health |
| Creators: | Gillmore, Gavin K, Crockett, Robin G M, Perrier, Frederic, Przylibski, Tadeusz, Walia, Vivek and Bajwa, Bikram Jit Singh |
| Faculties, Divisions and Institutes: | University Faculties, Divisions and Research Centres - OLD > School of Applied Sciences (to 2009) > Environmental Science (to 2009) |
| Date: | October 2009 |
| Date Type: | Presentation |
| Language: | English |
| Status: | Unpublished |
| Institution: | International Geoscience Programme |
| URI: | http://nectar.northampton.ac.uk/id/eprint/2354 |
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