A5052530211- Mercury impact and mitigation studies
- Toxic Organic Pollutants Impact
- Atmospheric and Environmental Gas Dynamics
- Air Quality and Health Impacts
- Heavy metals in environment
- Plant Water Relations and Carbon Dynamics
- Geographic Information Systems Studies
- Tree-ring climate responses
- Heavy Metal Exposure and Toxicity
- Atmospheric chemistry and aerosols
- Forest ecology and management
- Marine animal studies overview
- Coastal and Marine Management
- Isotope Analysis in Ecology
- Soil and Water Nutrient Dynamics
- Data Management and Algorithms
- International Maritime Law Issues
- Hydrology and Watershed Management Studies
- Tree Root and Stability Studies
- Marine and fisheries research
- Air Quality Monitoring and Forecasting
- Geochemistry and Geologic Mapping
- Fire effects on ecosystems
- Soil erosion and sediment transport
- Knowledge Management and Technology
Institute of Atmospheric Pollution Research
2013-2024
University of Calabria
2004-2022
National Research Council
2015
Renfe Operadora (Spain)
2005-2015
National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine
2012
NSF National Center for Atmospheric Research
2009
University of Basilicata
2008
University of Bologna
2008
Abstract. This paper provides an up-to-date assessment of global mercury emissions from anthropogenic and natural sources. On annual basis, sources account for 5207 Mg released to the atmosphere, including contribution re-emission processes, which are previously deposited originating sources, primary reservoirs. Anthropogenic include a large number industrial point estimated 2320 emitted annually. The major contributions fossil-fuel fired power plants (810 yr−1), artisanal small scale gold...
Long-term monitoring of data ambient mercury (Hg) on a global scale to assess its emission, transport, atmospheric chemistry, and deposition processes is vital understanding the impact Hg pollution environment. The Global Mercury Observation System (GMOS) project was funded by European Commission (http://www.gmos.eu) started in November 2010 with overall goal develop coordinated observing system monitor scale, including large network ground-based stations, ad hoc periodic oceanographic...
The average global annual mercury emission estimate from biomass burning (BMB) for 1997−2006 is 675 ± 240 Mg/year. This equivalent to 8% of all currently known anthropogenic and natural emissions. By season, the largest emissions occur in August September, lowest during northern winters. interannual variability large region-specific, responds drought conditions. During this particular time period, are tropical boreal Asia, followed by Africa South America. They do not coincide with carbon...
The Minamata Convention was established to protect humans and the natural environment from adverse effects of mercury emissions. A cogent assessment emissions is required help implement Convention. Here, we use an environmentally extended multi-regional input–output model calculate atmospheric footprints nations based on upstream production (meaning direct activities a nation), downstream both indirect caused by consumption final goods services in nation). Results show that function...
Abstract. This paper provides an up-to-date assessment of global mercury emissions from anthropogenic and natural sources. On annual basis, sources account for 5207 Mg released to the atmosphere, including contribution re-emission processes, which are previously deposited originating sources, primary reservoirs. Anthropogenic include a large number industrial point estimated 2320 emitted annually. The major contributions fossil-fuel fired power plants (810 yr−1), artisanal small scale gold...
The response of mature forest stands to a reduction in water availability has received little attention. In particular, the extent which short-term gas exchange can be alleviated long-term by acclimation processes is not well understood. We studied impact severe on relations and growth 35-year-old Pinus laricio Poiret. trees replicated experiment. Sapwood needle increments, soil tree status, stand transpiration, xylem embolism plant hydraulic architecture were monitored over 3-year period...
Mercury emissions from biomass burning are not well characterized and can differ significantly year to year. This study utilizes three recent inventories (FINNv1.0, GFEDv3.1, GFASv1.0) the global Hg chemistry model, ECHMERIT, investigate annual variation of emissions, geographical distribution magnitude resulting deposition fluxes. The roles Hg/CO enhancement ratio, emission plume injection height, Hg(g)0 oxidation mechanism lifetime, inventory chosen, uncertainties with each were...
The overall goal of the on-going Global Mercury Observation System (GMOS) project is to develop a coordinated global monitoring network for mercury, including ground-based, high altitude and sea level stations.
Abstract The Mediterranean Region has a long lasting legacy of mercury mining activities and high density sub-marine volcanoes that strongly contributed to its budget. In the last forty years, there have been recorded increases in concentrations biota spurred growing number research assess impact pollution on human health environment. Field investigations quantify marine led large amount experimental data scattered many peer-reviewed publications making it difficult for modelling...
Abstract. Mercury (Hg) emissions from biomass burning (BB) are an important source of atmospheric Hg and a major factor driving the interannual variation concentrations in troposphere. The greatest fraction BB is released form elemental (Hg0(g)). However, little known about bound to particulate matter (HgP) BB, factors controlling this also uncertain. In light aims Minamata Convention reduce intentional use anthropogenic activities, relative importance will have increasing impact on...
Cinnirella, S., R. Sardà, J. Suárez de Vivero, Brennan, A. Barausse, Icely, T. Luisetti, D. March, C. Murciano, Newton, O'Higgins, L. Palmeri, M. Palmieri, P. Raux, S. Rees, Albaigés, N. Pirrone, and K. Turner. 2014. Steps toward a shared governance response for achieving Good Environmental Status in the Mediterranean Sea. Ecology Society 19(4): 47. https://doi.org/10.5751/ES-07065-190447
Abstract. Long-term monitoring data of ambient mercury (Hg) on a global scale to assess its emission, transport, atmospheric chemistry, and deposition processes is vital understanding the impact Hg pollution environment. The Global Mercury Observation System (GMOS) project was funded by European Commission (www.gmos.eu), started in November 2010 with overall goal develop coordinated observing system monitor scale, including large network ground-based stations, ad-hoc periodic oceanographic...
The Marine Strategy Framework Directive (MSFD) adopted in 2008 aims to protect the marine environment through holistic Ecosystem Approach (EA). MSFD requires Member States develop and implement cost-effective measures achieve and/or maintain “Good Environmental Status” (GEnS). To this end, interested parties require a large amount of data should be appropriately managed. This is particularly true for EA applications, where can come from diverse sources, formats, several...
In this paper sediment yield data, measured from 1978 to 1994 in two small Calabrian basins (W2 and W3) reafforested with eucalyptus trees (Eucalyptus occidentalis Engl.), the Modified Universal Soil Loss Equation (MUSLE) applied a distributed form are used evaluate anti-erosive effects of cover. At first step measurements observed W2 basin estimate single cover management factor representative coppice equal median value (0·164) values calculated for each runoff event. Then, reliability...
Applications for atmospheric pollution monitoring and modelling are fundamental tools to develop environmental policies oriented control possibly reduce the impact of on ecosystems human health. However, differences among systems data availability an important limitation in management. In order standardize protocols procedures, EU directives (e.g., INSPIRE, Air Quality Directive) international programs (i.e., GEOSS) have community towards developing interoperable standardized that assure...