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Risk assessment and risk management procedure for arsenic in the Tampere region (RAMAS)
Start date: Dec 1, 2004, End date: Nov 30, 2007,
Background
Arsenic is classified by the World Health Organisation as a group 1 human carcinogen. Drinking water is the main source of inorganic arsenic in humans. The WHO recommended limit is 10 µg/l. Lung, bladder and skin cancers can result from concentrations of 50 µg/l or more. Arsenic intake levels in Europe vary from 63 µg/day in England to 286  ...
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Environmentally friendly systems to renovate secondary roads. A demonstration project in Luopioinen, Finland
Start date: Dec 1, 2001, End date: Dec 31, 2004,
Background
The project addressed two major environmental problems that exist in every European country with significant industry and construction activities. Firstly, environmental damage is caused to the ecological system, landscape and ground water resources when non-renewable natural stone materials are used to construct roads, landfills and other civi ...
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This project addresses the need for a cross-scientific approach to further training in environmental management. Training in this area needs to change its focus from repairing damage and cleaning up polluted areas to preventive measures at operational level. This will be done by incorporating environmental issues into the daily production process of companies and providing on-going training for pe ...
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