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  • This project aimed to identify appropriate mathematical methods for analysing environmental data near onshore oil and gas sites.

  • This project reviews computer models that are used by the oil and gas industry to understand how subsurface hydraulic fracturing will progress.

  • This project reviewed data on how well waste industrial gases are broken down by burning in flares.

  • A study looking at the potential impact on groundwater quality from abandoned oil and gas wells.

  • This project examined how subsurface activities for unconventional and conventional oil and gas exploration might have an impact on groundwater.

  • Exercise to test the national contingency plan for responses to marine pollution from shipping and offshore installations, including the NORBRIT agreement.

  • Report examining the likelihood of meeting the World Health Organization’s (WHO) guideline levels for air pollution (PM2.5) in the UK by 2030.

  • This publication reports on a range of environmental indicators for Northern Ireland and provides links to government strategies.

  • This report is the last quarter update on Sellafield Ltd's 'Particles in the Environment Annual Report' 2018.

  • COMEAP statement on the evidence of health effects on the travelling public from exposure to particulate matter in the London Underground.

  • Report by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants describing how long-term exposure to ambient air pollution can lead to cardiovascular disease.

  • Data on operational risk appraisal compliance ratings, pollution inventory, pollution incidents, enforcement and waste crime for 2017.

  • A report by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) on the long-term effects of particulate air pollution on mortality.

  • A report by the Committee on the Medical Effects of Air Pollutants (COMEAP) on the effects of particulate air pollution on mortality in the UK.

  • COMEAP report on the link between long-term average concentrations of nitrogen dioxide and mortality.

  • Interim statement on quantifying the association of long-term average concentrations of nitrogen dioxide (NO2) and mortality.

  • A framework for a national ocean acidification (OA) monitoring strategy.

  • Findings from vehicle and component testing done during 2017 to check new products on the UK market meet legal obligations.

  • Results from the quarterly monitoring programme to check UK grown and imported food for pesticide residues.

  • Quarterly results from the government’s monitoring programme in 2016 to check home-produced and imported food for pesticide residues.