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- What is ozone?
- When is there too much ozone?
- I thought there was a hole in the ozone layer and thus too little ozone
- Can't we use the exceedance of ozone at ground level to fill the hole in the ozone layer?
- Which health effects are caused by high ozone values?
- Which precautions can I take to protect myself from high ozone concentrations
- Why are ozone concentrations higher in rural areas than in cities?
- Can ozone also be found indoors?
- What can I do myself to prevent high ozone concentrations?
- Is ozone only harmful for humans?
- Are we on the right track, or is the ozone problem getting worse?
- What is PM10 and PM2.5?
- Where does partiulate matter originate from?
- What is particulate matter composed of?
- What are the causes of particulate matter?
- Which concentrations may not be exceeded?
- What are the guidelines drafted by the World Health Organisation?
- Health effects of particulate matter: is there a decreased life expectancy?
- Does a mouth mask help to decrease inhalation of particulate matter?
- Are the European PM10 thresholds respected in Belgium?
- What share of particulate matter in Belgium originates from abroad?
- Is domestic heating an emission source of particulate matter?
- Are dust filters for cars an efficient way of reducing particulate matter pollution?
- Are diesel cars the only polluters?
- When do smog episodes arise?
- What measures against smog episodes are taken in Belgium?
- What can the population do in occurrance of peak concentrations of PM?
- What can I do myself to reduce PM emission?
- Is driving 90 km/h a drop in the ocean?
- What is the influence of climate on particulate matter?
- What is the influence of particulate matter on the climate?
- Why are the target values of the WHO stricter than the European limits?
- Is going for a run in the city dangerous?
- What is the danger of NO2? How can it make you sick?
- Who is most susceptible to urban air pollution: pedestrian, cyclist, car driver or bus passenger? Why?
- Which is better for car ventilation: external air or internal recirculation?
- What is the role of greenery in the city? Would Brussels be off worse without the Sonian forest?
- Do urban inhabitants suffer an increased risk of diseases related to air pollution ?
- Do motorcyclists inhale much more air pollution in tunnels than car drivers?
- When is a face mask useful?
- How is air pollution in Brussels, in comparison with other European cities?
- How harmful is particulate matter and what are the health effects?
- What is the 'Ozone and heat plan' in Belgium and what are the different phases?
- Does an all-electric vehicle still cause air pollution?
- What is the difference between emission, concentration, exposure and deposition?
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