Green Monday 7

Atmospheric Aerosols and Pollutants

June 8, 2009

“How does air quality fare in Western North Carolina, in light of atmospheric aerosol loading and other atmospheric pollutants?”

“What impact do atmospheric aerosols and pollutants have on the region’s ecology and economy, and on human health?”

“What can be done to reduce atmospheric aerosols and pollutants, and to mitigate their effects?”

Panelists

Dr. John A. Allen, Jr., Chief Scientist and Director, Atmospheric Science, Blue Ridge Sustainability Institute, and former Deputy Chief, Astrochemistry Branch, NASA/Goddard Flight Center

Jessica Blunden, Scientific Editor, STG Inc. at National Climatic Data Center

Paul Muller, Regional Supervisor, Division of Air Quality, North Carolina Department of Environmental and Natural Resources

Presentations

Jessica Blunden

Paul Muller

Paul A. Allen, Jr.

Audio

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Video

Videographer/Editor: Peter Brezny of PurpleCat Networks, www.PurpleCat.net

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