Publications by authors named "P Brimblecombe"

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  • Methane (CH) and nitrous oxide (NO) are potent greenhouse gases that can help address climate change and ozone formation, but their emissions from on-road transport are not well understood.
  • This study used roadside monitoring in Hong Kong to measure concentrations of CH, NO, and carbon monoxide (CO) in vehicle exhaust, employing Middle-Infrared Laser Absorption Spectroscopy and machine learning for vehicle identification.
  • Results showed that double-decker buses and LPG-fueled mini-buses had the highest emission factors, while overall, less than 8% of transport sector emissions in Hong Kong were from CH and NO, with most vehicles meeting emerging Euro 7 standards for non-CO₂ emissions.
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Traffic-related air pollutants (TRAPs) emitted from vehicle tailpipes disperse into nearby microenvironments, posing potential exposure risks. Thus, accurately identifying the emission hotspots of TRAPs is essential for assessing potential exposure risks. We investigated the relationship between turbulent kinetic energy () and pollutant dispersion () through an integrated field measurement.

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Fungi have always posed an unquestionable threat to heritage collections worldwide. Now, in a future of climate change, biological risk factors may have to be considered even more than before. Models and simulations to assess possible impacts a changing outdoor climate will have on indoor environments and, in turn, on biodeterioration are still underdeveloped and require a more substantial data basis.

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The skin beetle is regularly found beyond North America where it originated. The larvae cause considerable concern in museums, as they damage hides or furs in addition to being a special source of damage to collections of dried plants in herbaria or collections of insects and other zoological specimens. arrived in Europe in the mid-20th century and was associated mostly with stored food products, but over time, it has become recognised as a museum pest.

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In late summer of 2023 bed bug () infestations received much media attention especially from Paris Fashion Week (2023-09-25/2023-10-03). Concern in France has grown in recent years and the public may have been sensitised from the recent release of the report from the Agence Nationale de Sécurité Sanitaire. Additionally, families returning from summer travel for the start of the school year (2023-09-04) may have brought spp.

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