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Particles in the AtmosphereWhat is floating in the air? |
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The pollution of our air with ozone, other gases and particles has an impact on our life. The research of ACCENT is coordinated in the little Italian town of Urbino. Here, scientists try to find answers to the topical questions of politicians and decision makers.Content |
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Introduction Particles are suspended everywhere in the air. We also call them aerosols. Their availability is of essential importance for our environment, health and the climate system. Over several editions on the "Urbino Questions" we are going to discuss the properties of particles. [ more ] |
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Fundamentals Part A: Perception of air - We find more in air than only gases [ more ] | |
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Research Part A: Measurement of particles in air - Standards and technologies in our cities [ more ] | |
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Activities Combustion of plant material - How solid matter turns into gases and particles in nature. A fiery experiment. [ more ] | |
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Curricular Integration Part A: Perception of air, experiments with air - Is air not more than a gas? [ more ] | |
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