FRES research team
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Published: 2015-10-29
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The research team is working in the group of Air Pollution and Mitigation of Cl...
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Health effects of particulate matter
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Published: 2017-03-07
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Fine particles in ambient air are considered to be the worst air pollution for human health. Significant health effects are observed already at relatively ...
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Integrated assessment modeling
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Published: 2015-09-23
Fig. Spatial distribution of modelled fine particle consentrations in Finland in 2010
SYKE develops integrat...
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Published: 2015-09-23
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Ongoing projects
Development of black carbon (BC) footprint-concept and climate impact metrics of BC emissions ( BC-Footprint ).
Nordic road...
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Publications
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Published: 2015-09-23
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Most important publications
Peer-reviewed Publications
Reports and Popularized Articles
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Intermediaries in the energy transition: The invisible work of creating markets for sustainable energy solutions (TRIPOD)
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Published: 2015-09-23
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TRIPOD is a consortium project led by Aalto University, with SYKE and the Consumer Society Research Centre (CSRC) of the University of Helsinki as partners.
TRIPOD will empirically ...
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Sustainable growth in Gulf of Bothnia receives significant research funding
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Published: 2015-09-23
the SmartSea project has been awarded funding by the Academy of Finland. The project studies the potential of the sustainable use of the Gulf of Bothnia and involves altogether eight research institut......
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Sustainable growth in Gulf of Bothnia receives significant research funding
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Environmental impact assessment of airborne particulate matter: the effects of abatement and management strategies (BATMAN)
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Published: 2015-08-13
In Finland, PM air pollution has been confirmed as the most important source of environmental burden of disease (EBD). The mainstream international evaluations regarding the effects of air pollution h...
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Environmental impact assessment of airborne particulate matter: the effects of abatement and management strategies (BATMAN)
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GAINS and EMEP modelling in the Russian Federation: further developments at the regional level
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Published: 2015-07-13
Since a substantial part of transboundary emissions in the Nordic countries are attributable to emission sources in the Russian Federation, it is important to involve Russian experts in the modelling...
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Keeping the Arctic White: Regulatory Options for Reducing Short-Lived Climate Forcers in the Arctic (WHITE)
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Published: 2015-10-06
Kuva: Antti Samuli
Short-lived climate forcers (SLCFs) include black carbon, methane, tropospheric ozone and some hydrofluorocarbons (H...
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Framework for developing companies’ environmental life-cycle impacts
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Published: 2015-03-11
Framework for developing companies' environmental life-cycle impacts
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to develop life-cycle assessment (LCA) clinics to a fully processed ...
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SYKE – building a sustainable society for two decades
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Published: 2015-03-02
The Finnish Environment Institute (SYKE) began its operations 20 years ago in March 1995. In the same year, Finland joined the EU. “By virtue of Finland’s EU membership, SYKE was able to take part in ......
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Doctoral dissertation: Enhancing microbial activity contributes to the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with pesticides
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Published: 2015-02-10
The addition of carbon, which is required as a nutrient by the microorganisms in soil and groundwater, was found to be the most promising remediation method in the remediation of soil and groundwater ......
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Doctoral dissertation: Enhancing microbial activity contributes to the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with pesticides
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Doctoral dissertation: Enhancing microbial activity contributes to the remediation of soil and groundwater contaminated with pesticides
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LCA of waste-based biofuels and wood waste (JälkiPuu)
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Published: 2015-01-09
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The aim of the project is to find out, which waste fractions are used as raw materials of biofuel production in Finland. The LCA will be done for the selected waste fra...
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New information on the environmental impacts of stump wood energy through 3D modelling
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Published: 2015-01-02
Tree stumps and root systems are a significant but controversial source of bioenergy in Finland due to their environmental impacts. Now Finnish and Norwegian researchers have developed a new method th......
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Renewal of manufacturing towards a sustainable circular bioeconomy and implications for innovation policy (RECIBI)
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Published: 2014-12-11
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Improvements in resource efficiency and waste reduction coupled with new business models are likely to become increasingly important for manufacturing. Recently much attention has bee...
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Paula Kivimaa
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Published: 2014-12-12
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Academy of Finland Research Fellow
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Bioeconomy and green engineering as foundations for future circular green economy (PEER GE)
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Published: 2014-10-01
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The objective of this project is to produce increased understanding about the concepts and foundations for future (circular) and green economy that secures the maintenance of the full...
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Processes and Decision Support System for Innovative Public Cleantech Procurement
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Published: 2015-10-09
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This research project aims at promoting the implementation of innovative cleantech investments and strengthening the market and demand for cleantech solutions in Finland. The...
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Events
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Published: 2019-11-07
In the event calendar, we announce events, seminars, and webinars that we organize together with our partners and in various projects.
You can read more about the paid and free training sessions...
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