Social awareness of air quality information

Beaumont, Richard A.; Hamilton, R.; Machín, Núria; Perks, J; Williams, I.D.

doi:10.1016/s0048-9697(99)00215-6

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“…The recent studies can be categorized as (a) those which have a practical aim to improve official risk communication (Beaumont et al 1999;Cole et al 1999;Howel et al 2003) and (b) those which focus on how social and cultural factors influence perceptions (Bailey, Yearley, and Forrester 1999;Bickerstaff and Walker 1999;Bush, Moffatt, and Dunn 2001a;2001b).…”

Section: Brief History Of the Air Pollution Perceptions Literaturementioning

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Public Perceptions of Urban Air Pollution Risks

Saksena

2011

Risk Hazard & Crisis Pub Pol

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Understanding public perception and attitudes toward air quality and regulation is critical for successful citizen involvement as shifts toward new technologies and management alternatives take place. While urban air pollution continues to be a major risk in most parts of the world, very few studies and surveys have been conducted to systematically study public perceptions related to air pollution. Even fewer studies have focused on developing countries. This gap is critical because of the complex interaction between poverty, livelihoods and sustainable development in developing countries. A Pressure-State-Response framework is used to review studies of public perceptions of air pollution and knowledge gaps are identified. The paper highlights unique characteristics of urban areas in developing countries in the context of air pollution related perceptions.

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Section: Brief History Of the Air Pollution Perceptions Literaturementioning

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Public Perceptions of Urban Air Pollution Risks

Saksena

2011

Risk Hazard & Crisis Pub Pol

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“…The majority of monitoring of urban air quality in Europe is now carried out by national, regional and local government and related information is usually disseminated by publishing exceedances, air quality indicators, current air pollution levels and hourly values per day (Beaumont et al, 1999). According to a recent study in six European cities, the media used for dissemination are television, radio, newspapers, telephone "hot lines", Internet, bulletins, street panels and billboards (Daly, 1998).…”

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“…It is useful if air quality standards and smog alert thresholds are incorporated into public information bands which enable the public to be aware of the relative safety or threat posed by the air quality they are experiencing. For this purpose, the use of appropriately combined air quality indexes is highly recommended as these increase the perception of the public towards environmental status while not causing confusion and misunderstanding (Elsom, 1999;Beaumont et al, 1999;Wiederkehr & Yoon, 1998).…”

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“…As the public is not a homogeneous group, factors such as age, gender, social class, cultural and economic differences should be taken into account when formulating the target audience. There is clear evidence that increased public awareness regarding air quality is accompanied by an increased need for receiving information on environmental quality from the responsible authorities (Beaumont et al, 1999) In addition, the public has shown an increasing desire for participating in environmental decision making when provided with means that allow a clear and personalised perception of the environmental status, like the Internet (Kingston et al, 2000) Yet, this will be directly linked with the public's trust of the system, thus enhancing the need for a well-structured, robust and efficient system for disseminating environmental information. Media to be used should therefore be in line with current user perception of the accuracy of the information broadcasted and the need for a "multimedia-type" presentation of this information.…”

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Urban Air Quality Management and Information Systems in Europe: Legal Framework and Information Access

Karatzas

Moussiopoulos

2000

J. Env. Assmt. Pol. Mgmt.

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The European Union (EU) legislative framework related to air quality, together with national legislation and relevant declarations of the United Nations (UN), requires an integrated approach concerning air quality management (AQM), and accessibility of related information for the citizens. In the present paper, the main requirements of this legislative framework are discussed and main air quality management and information system characteristics are drawn. The use of information technologies is recommended for the construction of such systems. The World Wide Web (WWW) is considered a suitable platform for system development and integration and at the same time as a medium for communication and information dissemination.

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“…Air quality is likely to be the environmental issue of most concern in the future (Beaumont, Hamilton, Machin, Perks & Williams, 1999) and the detrimental effects of air pollution on human health and welfare are well known (Brimblecombe, 2003;Brimblecombe & Maynard, 2001;Emberson, Ashmore, & Murray, 2003). So, for instance, a report of the World Health Organization, which looked at vehicular emissions in three European countries, revealed that more people were killed prematurely by the effects of pollutants than through car accidents (WHO, 1999).…”

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Air Quality Survey Carried Out by Schoolchildren: An Innovative Tool for Urban Planning

Nali

Lorenzini

2006

Environ Monit Assess

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An educational project on biological monitoring of air quality was launched in 2004 to involve about 650 young students (age 6 to 16) from 21 schools of nine municipalities in Tuscany (Central Italy) in active detection of the crucial pollutant ozone with indicator sensitive tobacco seedlings. Results implied the reading of 9,300 raw biological figures and were fortified by the data captured by six photometric analysers. Under the guidance of their teachers, the students had several opportunities to practice with many basic and applied study areas and were initiated into the scientific method in a simple and absorbing manner. Curiosity and involvement were widespread; a sort of emotional and responsible relationship was developed by several pupils. Though primarily an educational exercise, the survey introduced a research element and the regional picture of air pollution that emerged has increased our knowledge of the air quality situation in the area. Biological monitoring of air quality is a powerful tool to improve the awareness and involvement in key topics of environmental education. In addition, it represents a crucial element for improving the awareness of problems and implies the active participation of citizens in the assessment of several indicators of the state of the environment. Its potential as a robust implement in landscape and urban planning is noteworthy.

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Social awareness of air quality information

Cited by 40 publications

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Public Perceptions of Urban Air Pollution Risks

Public Perceptions of Urban Air Pollution Risks

Urban Air Quality Management and Information Systems in Europe: Legal Framework and Information Access

Air Quality Survey Carried Out by Schoolchildren: An Innovative Tool for Urban Planning

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