Status of black carbon monitoring in ambient air in Europe

This report provides a summary of black carbon (BC) definitions as discussed in the air quality monitoring community. Secondly, it provides a summary of the current status of BC-related monitoring in Europe. Information presented in the report includes an overview of available measurement techniques and associated technical issues, monitoring networks and current data reporting practices.

• Primary Source

EEA: Press Release, 10.12.13: Black carbon: Better monitoring needed to assess health and climate change impacts http://www.eea.europa.eu/highlights/black-carbon-better-monitoring-needed

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