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Lessons from Air Quality Management: Implications for Climate Change

In this keynote speech by Dr. Tim Chatterton, the effectiveness of air quality management is scrutinized, drawing parallels to climate change. The historical and present-day air quality issues, including impacts on human health and the environment, are examined alongside projections for CO2 emissions reduction. The talk explores the intersection of air quality and climate change policies, providing insights for future strategies. Join the discussion on 22nd September at the "Towards 2015 and Beyond" conference for a clearer vision of our environmental challenges.

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Lessons from Air Quality Management: Implications for Climate Change

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  1. Keynote Speech Tim Chatterton, Air Quality Management Resource Centre

  2. Has Air Quality Management Failed?What Lessons Might There Be For Climate Change? Dr Tim Chatterton University of the West of England, Bristol, UK A Clearer Future Conference 2010 “Towards 2015 and Beyond” Wednesday 22nd September

  3. AQ Headline Indicator (a) Levels of ozone and PM10: 1987-2008, UK

  4. AQ Headline Indicator (b) Number of days when air pollution is moderate or higher: 1987-2008 (UK)

  5. AQ Headline Indicator (c) Average number of days when levels of ozone, particles and sulphur dioxide are moderate or higher at urban sites (UK)

  6. The old air quality problem 4-14,000 lives lost due to London Smog 1952

  7. LGA/IDeA Census of Councillors 2008

  8. 2003: The current air quality problem (1) 432-800 additional deaths (netcen 2003)

  9. The current air quality problem (2)

  10. Buildings

  11. The current air quality problem (2)

  12. Royal Commission on Environmental Pollution (2007)

  13. Road Traffic and Road Transport Emissions, Past and ForecastDfT Road Transport Forecasts (2008)

  14. IAQM 1/7/10: N.B. Work in progress

  15. IAQM 1/7/10: N.B. Work in progress

  16. One scenario for UK sectoral CO2 emissions to 2050 on an 80% CO2 emissions reduction path UK Low Carbon Transition Plan (2009) 2050

  17. DECC 2050 Pathways Tool http://2050-calculator-tool.decc.gov.uk/

  18. (UK Low Carbon Transition Plan 2009)

  19. From “Prosperity Without Growth?” Sustainable Development Commission

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