Air Pollution & Risk Assessment Newsletter

Lakes Environmental Software

Volume 5 Issue 8

November 12, 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
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.

AERMOD/ISC Courses
November 18-19 - Orlando, Florida
November 25-26 - Toronto, Ontario

Course Instructors: (US Courses)
- Roger Brode and Jim Paumier of Pacific Environmental Services (PES), the developers of the ISCST3 and AERMOD codes, under contract from the U.S. EPA.
- Russell Lee, of RFLee Consulting, the coordinator of the development of these codes while working for the U.S. EPA
- Dr. Jesse Thé from Lakes Environmental, the developer of ISC-AERMOD View, the leading interface for the ISCST3, ISC-PRIME and AERMOD air dispersion models.

CALPUFF Courses
December 1-3, 2004 - Toronto, Ontario
February 22-24, 2004 - London, United Kingdom (Invited Instructor: Joe Scire from EarthTech)

Course Instructors:
- Dr. Jesse Thé from Lakes Environmental, the developer of CALPUFF View, the leading interface for the CALPUFF air dispersion model.
https://www.weblakes.com/courses.html
NEW FREEWARE VERSIONS NOW AVAILABLE FOR WRPLOT VIEW AND PERCENT VIEW
Updates for your freeware are now available! Lakes Environmental has added many new features and tools, including "Import From Excel" capabilities in WRPLOT View. Click WRPLOT View or Percent View to download your copy.
CHINA IN FOR EXTREME WEATHER AS CLIMATE CHANGE FELT
China can expect more droughts, floods and other extreme weather as it struggles to balance rapid development with environmental concerns.
https://www.enn.com/today.html?id=340
CANADA CONSIDERING EMISSIONS CURBS
An auto industry report suggests that top Canadian officials are seeking to follow California's sweeping plan to regulate carbon dioxide emissions from cars and trucks.
https://www.globe-net.ca/news/index.cfm#361
RUSSIA KEEN TO LINK EMISSION TRADE TO EU, NORTH AMERICA
Russia is keen to link its emissions trading to the European and North American markets to help its firms make money from the Kyoto Protocol on climate change.
https://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/27988/story.htm
POLLUTION LINK TO HEART DISEASE
Air pollution caused by traffic and factories may cause heart disease, a US study suggests.
https://news.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/health/3991633.stm
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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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