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Expertise
The effects of air pollution on LOCAL communities. I have a good grasp on what will effect human health in the air pollution sphere and how to gain improvements. I can also with general air pollution related queries and certain specific problems, for example those air pollution problems caused by TRANSPORT related sources. My main interest is related to AVIATION on which I can also advise on NOISE related matters. I am based in the United Kingdom so most of my knowledge is related to the UK situation.
Experience in the area
Seven / eight years dealing with air pollution and noise related matters at the Terminal 5 public inquiry at Heathrow. Now trying to defend my area against a third funway or runway to you.
What do you like about this subject?
The position regarding air pollution is always changing therefore I have never been board in my job. I deal with mainly aviation related matters, which gives the work an added dimension. I enjoy the challenge of taking on the large corporations.
What do you still hope to achieve/learn in this field?
I would like to work to reduce the air pollution levels where problems exist. I wish to instigate research on the effects of aviation on air pollution. I would like to get a ban on aircraft flying at night in the Heathrow area to stop the community being woken
Something interesting about this subject that others may not know:
You cannot tell the difference between air pollution from cars and air pollution from planes
Something controversial or provocative about this subject
Those of you who smoke cigarettes have no concerns regarding air quality. Even spending time in a smoky atmosphere will expose you to levels of toxic fumes orders of magnitude above ambient air pollution standards!
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Recent Answers from A R Gibson
2011-09-15 Air pollution: nuclear energy vs. oil/coal energy:
Dear Kerry I cannot answer your question but I can give you a couple of pointers. In air pollution terms are you considering local air quality I.e oxides of nitrogen, sulphur dioxide, fine particles
2011-07-29 Human Structures:
Dear Steve You are right this is not my area but here are my thoughts. Surviving human construction must be able to withstand weather and the effects of pollution and climate change. I agree
2010-08-28 aircraft pollution and organic gardening:
Good afternoon Annett Thank you for your question. When growing produce my principle concern would be what is in the soil. Following that I would be looking around to see if any local industry
2010-01-21 pollution:
Dear Bantu The oxygen level in the home (and elsewhere) is 21%. My knowledge of monitoring does not stretch to oxygen as I have never needed to do this. However this might fit the bill. http://www
2009-08-07 Carbon:
Dear Robert Thank you for your question. I can only provide you with more thoughts for you to mull over in relation to this. I have no definitive answer. If I remember my school texts correctly
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