Publications

The search for alternative aqueous film forming foams (AFFF) with a low environmental impact: physiological and transcriptomic effects of two Forafac® fluorosurfactants in turbot.

Hagenaars, A.; Meyer, I.J.; Herzke, D.; Pardo, B.G.; Martinez, P.; Pabon, M.; De Coen, W.; Knapen, D.

A generalised model for traffic induced road dust emissions. Model description and evaluation.

Berger, J.; Denby, B.

Modeling of short chain chlorinated paraffins in the Nordic environment. NILU PP

Krogseth, I.S.; Breivik,K.; Schlabach, M.; Wania, F.; Arnot, J.

Short chain chlorinated paraffins (SCCPs), also called polychlorinated n-alkanes, are mixtures of compounds of molecular formula CxH2x+2-yCly containing 10-13 carbon atoms and usually 30-70 % degree of chlorination. They have a range of industrial applications, and have been detected in numerous environmental compartments. There is concern regarding SCCPs due to their environmental persistence and their potential for bioaccumulation, adverse effects and long-range transport. SCCPs have been included in the UNECE LRTAP Convention, the priority substance list of the European Water Framework Directive, and are under consideration for the Stockholm Convention on Persistent Organic Pollutants. However, the behaviour and fate of SCCPs remain poorly understood, in part as the technical mixtures consist of thousands of isomers, enantiomers and diastereomers, which make analysis and modelling of these compounds very challenging. The purpose of this study was to explore a complementary modelling and monitoring approach to evaluate the overall understanding of the link between emissions of SCCPs, environmental levels and human exposure in the Nordic environment and to identify the more critical knowledge gaps. Data for emissions and physicochemical properties of SCCPs were gathered or estimated, and used to parameterize an integrated, non-steady state environmental fate and bioaccumulation model (CoZMoMan). Specific congeners of SCCPs were selected for the study to assess the extent of expected variation of environmental fate and behaviour within the multitude of compounds. Model results were next compared to reported environmental levels in the Nordic region. For compartments where environmental levels were scarce or lacking, targeted sampling and analysis was carried out to further evaluate the model predictions. Results from this study will be presented and discussed with emphasis on the more critical research needs with respect to the overall fate and exposure of SCCPs.

Assesment of wind, snow and seasalt. Hammerfest 2009-2010. NILU OR

Tønnesen, D.

NILU has made an assesment of windconditions, amount of snow and seasalt impact in Hammerfest. The assesment has been made on behalf of Statnett connected to a projected construction of power supply network.

Monitoring particulate matter from Aquarock stone crushing facility at Sandnessjøen during the period 28.06.2010 - 07.02.2011. NILU OR

Haugsbakk, I.

NILU has monitored particulate matter around Aquarock stone crushing facility at Sandnessjøen during the period 28.06.2010 - 07.02.2011. The monitoring results show exceedance of guidelines regarding dust fall 600 m northwest of the activity.

Differences between Arctic and Atlantic fjord systems on bioaccumulation of persistent organic pollutants in zooplankton from Svalbard.

Hallanger, I.G.; Ruus, A.; Warner, N.A.; Herzke, D.; Evenset, A.; Schøyen, M.; Gabrielsen, G.W.; Borgå, K.

Monitoring meteorological and air quality parameters in Sauda during the period of 01.04. - 30.09.2010. NILU OR

Haugsbakk, I.

NILU has carried out a monitoring program regarding meteorology and air quality in Sauda during the periode 01.04.-30.09.2010. Filters have been investigated regarding several metallic compounds.

Atmospheric chemistry of 2-aminoethanol (MEA).

Nielsen,C.J.; D'Anna, B.; Dye, C.; Graus, M.; Karl, M.; King, S.; Maguto, M.M.; Müller, M.; Schmidbauer, N.; Stenstrøm, Y.; Wisthaler, A.; Pedersen, S.

WMO/GAW expert workshop on global long-term measurements of nitrogen oxides and recommendations for GAW nitrogen oxides network. Hohenpeissenberg, Germany, 8-9 October 2009. GAW - Global atmosphere watch, 195

Penkett, S.; Gilge, S.; Plass-Duelmer, C.; Galbally, I.; Brough, N.; Bottenheim, J.; Flock, F.; Gerwig, H.; Lee, J.; Milton, M.; Rohrer, F.; Ryerson, T.; Steinbacher, M.; Tørseth, K.; Wielgosz, R.

Nye organiske miljøgifter i nordisk miljø: analyse og modellering. NILU F

Krogseth, I.S.; Breivik, K.; Shlabach, M.; McLachlan, M.; Wania, F.; Arnot, J.

Tunnels along E134, Kongsberg. Evaluating air quality around openings of tunnels. NILU OR

Haugsbakk, I.

Dispersion calculations regarding the tunnel connections along E134, Kongsberg. Maximum concentrations and dispersion distances have been calculated.

Influence of season, location, and feeding strategy on bioaccumulation of halogenated organic contaminants in Arctic marine zooplankton.

Hallanger, I.G.; Ruus, A.; Herzke, D.; Nicholas A. Warner, N.A.; Evenset, A.; Eldbjørg S. Heimstad, E.S.; Gabrielsen, G.W.; Borgå, K.