Air Pollution & Risk Assessment Newsletter

Lakes Environmental Software

Volume 5 Issue 9

December 7, 2004

 
Air Pollution & Risk Assessment - the monthly newsletter which brings you the latest developments in the emissions, air pollution, GIS, and risk assessment fields, as well as information on upcoming events and products.
NEWS & EVENTS
WE'VE MOVED!
To accommodate our growing needs, Lakes Environmental has recently relocated to larger installations. Please update your records with our new mailing address:

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LAKES ENVIRONMENTAL TRAINING WORKSHOPS
Learn the essentials of air dispersion modeling with today's leading models. Whether you are brand new to air dispersion modeling or a professional in need of a refresher, Lakes Environmental courses consistently receive outstanding reviews from our attendees.

We've set a number of training dates for 2005, with additional courses in Canada to be announced. Please contact us at training@weblakes.com for international and customized training needs.

ISC & AERMOD AIR DISPERSION MODELING WORKSHOP
February 24-25, 2005 - Dallas, Texas
April 21-22, 2005 - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
May 12-13, 2005 - Sacramento, California
June 9-10, 2005 - Denver, Colorado
September 22-23, 2005 - RTP, North Carolina
October 20-21, 2005 - Chicago, Illinois
November 17-18, 2005 - Tampa, Florida

CALPUFF AIR DISPERSION MODELING WORKSHOP
February 22-24, 2005 - London, United Kingdom
https://www.weblakes.com/courses.html
CONGESTION CHARGE MAY RISE TO £8
London's congestion charge should be increased to £8, mayor Ken Livingstone has proposed. Mr Livingstone has asked Transport for London (TfL) to begin consulting on a £3 increase for a private car to enter the central zone.
https://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/england/london/4054711.stm
HEATWAVE STUDY MAY FUEL GLOBAL WARMING LAWSUITS
A study of a 2003 heatwave in Europe may give Pacific islanders and environmentalists new ammunition for legal cases blaming the United States for global warming.
https://enn.com/ch_clim.html?id=36
MAYOR FIGHTS AIR QUALITY STATUS
After being urged to do so by the Columbus City Council last week, Mayor Bob Poydasheff has begun fighting in earnest to keep the Columbus area from receiving a menacing air-quality designation from the Environmental Protection Agency.
https://www.natsource.com/news.asp?i=33885
UN CLIMATE CHANGE CONVENTION SET TO BEGIN IN ARGENTINA
United Nations negotiations on climate change are set to resume here Monday, against the backdrop of the Kyoto Protocol officially taking effect early next year.
https://www.usatoday.com/weather/climate/2004-12-05-UN-climate-convention_x.htm
GRAY SKIES AHEAD
When Simon S.C. Chau walks down a busy street in Hong Kong, picking him out from the crowd is easy -- he's the one wearing a gas mask.
https://www.cleanairnet.org/caiasia/1412/article-59073.html
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ABOUT THIS NEWSLETTER
This newsletter contains information gleaned from various sources on the web, with complete links to the sources cited. Organizations cited are in no way affiliated with Lakes Environmental. 

Lakes Environmental is a leading environmental IT company which offers a complete line of air dispersion modeling, emission inventory, risk assessment, and emergency release software as well as training and custom software services. With satisfied users located around the globe, Lakes Environmental will continue to revolutionize the environmental software field.

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