Anthropogenic activities and effects on the living environment and human health
Section outline
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online
21 July 2025, from 09:30 to 19:0022 July 2025, from 10:00 to 19:00
23 July 2025, from 14:00 to 19:00
24 July 2025, from 14:00 to 19:00
25 July 2025, from 10:00 to 13:00
Andrea D’Anna (Università di Napoli Federico II)
Mario Commodo (CNR STEMS)
Elisabetta Vignati (formerly JRC)
Roberta Colicchio (Università di Napoli Federico II)
Chiara Pagliuca (Università di Napoli Federico II)
The course aims to provide a detailed knowledge of the mechanisms of formation of pollutants by anthropogenic activities to correctly understand environmental problems and the relationship between anthropogenic activities and effects on the living environment and human health.
Students will be aware of the impact of anthropogenic activities on climate change and human health and will also be aware of the tools and methodologies for the correct implementation of environmental policies.
Location: on-line
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Sources properties and characteristics of the anthropic impact on climate and air quality
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Characteristics of the Particulate Matter: sources, optical and chemical properties
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How does air pollutants lead to disease in our bodies; what organs are more impacted; what diseases are associated with exposure to air pollution; what are the most important air pollutants leading to disease; how long does someone need to be exposed to air pollution to harm their health; populations more likely to be at higher risk for disease from air pollution; health risks between ambient air pollution and indoor air pollution.
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How to govern the relationship between humans and the natural environment in a mutually beneficial manner; the concept of sustainability, the relationship between society, economy, and the environment; the European Green Deal and its geopolitical consequences.