CEH Atmospheric Chemistry and Effects
Lead Research Organisation:
UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY
Department Name: UNLISTED
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| Stefan Reis (Principal Investigator) |
Publications
Aleksankina K
(2019)
Advanced methods for uncertainty assessment and global sensitivity analysis of an Eulerian atmospheric chemistry transport model
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Aleksankina K
(2018)
Global sensitivity and uncertainty analysis of an atmospheric chemistry transport model: the FRAME model (version 9.15.0) as a case study
in Geoscientific Model Development
Bagnara M
(2018)
Bayesian calibration of simple forest models with multiplicative mathematical structure: A case study with two Light Use Efficiency models in an alpine forest
in Ecological Modelling
Bucci S
(2018)
Vertical distribution of aerosol optical properties in the Po Valley during the 2012 summer campaigns
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Burkhardt J
(2018)
Camouflaged as degraded wax: hygroscopic aerosols contribute to leaf desiccation, tree mortality, and forest decline
in Environmental Research Letters
Chen X
(2019)
Research challenges for cultural ecosystem services and public health in (peri-)urban environments.
in The Science of the total environment
Chiwa M
(2019)
P and K additions enhance canopy N retention and accelerate the associated leaching
in Biogeochemistry
Chiwa M
(2018)
Long-term interactive effects of N addition with P and K availability on N status of Sphagnum.
in Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)
Clilverd H
(2019)
Long-term streamflow trends in Hawai'i and implications for native stream fauna
in Hydrological Processes
Cowan N
(2018)
Seasonal fluxes of carbon monoxide from an intensively grazed grassland in Scotland.
in Atmospheric environment (Oxford, England : 1994)
Coyle M
(2018)
Meteorological measurements at Auchencorth Moss from 1995 to 2016
in Geoscience Data Journal
Dean J
(2018)
Abundant pre-industrial carbon detected in Canadian Arctic headwaters: implications for the permafrost carbon feedback
in Environmental Research Letters
Dore A
(2018)
Air Pollution Modeling and its Application XXV
Drewer J
(2018)
Greenhouse Gases Balances of Bioenergy Systems
Finco A
(2018)
Characterization of ozone deposition to a mixed oak-hornbeam forest - flux measurements at five levels above and inside the canopy and their interactions with nitric oxide
in Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics
Franz D
(2018)
Towards long-term standardised carbon and greenhouse gas observations for monitoring Europe's terrestrial ecosystems: a review
in International Agrophysics
Gatzweiler F
(2018)
Lessons from complexity science for urban health and well-being
in Cities & Health
Godin-Beekmann S
(2018)
Erratum to: The Quadrennial Ozone Symposium 2016
in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences
Gu B
(2019)
Toward a Generic Analytical Framework for Sustainable Nitrogen Management: Application for China.
in Environmental science & technology
Gu B
(2018)
Cleaning up nitrogen pollution may reduce future carbon sinks
in Global Environmental Change
Hayes F
(2018)
A Site-Specific Analysis of the Implications of a Changing Ozone Profile and Climate for Stomatal Ozone Fluxes in Europe
in Water, Air, & Soil Pollution
Hellsten S
(2018)
Uncertainties and implications of applying aggregated data for spatial modelling of atmospheric ammonia emissions.
in Environmental pollution (Barking, Essex : 1987)
Holden J
(2018)
Water-level dynamics in natural and artificial pools in blanket peatlands
in Hydrological Processes
| Description | The core science of this national capability grant aims to improve the process-based understanding of biosphere-atmosphere exchange, with a holistic focus on the full chain from emissions to deposition and effects. This is achieved by integrating measurements, data, models and incorporating new understanding of complex interactions between drivers. Results of this research support policies to mitigate atmospheric pollutants and GHG sources, and enhance GHG sinks. We are achieving these objectives through utilising flagship monitoring sites (e.g. Auchencorth Moss) and national-scale monitoring networks (e.g. GHG Flux Network) generate long-term, high frequency time series of atmospheric composition change and its key drivers. Based on measurements and field experiments (e.g. Whim Bog), state-of-the-art process-based models are developed and applied to quantify emissions, atmospheric dispersion and environmental fate of key air pollutants and GHGs. This includes quantifying the deposition/removal of pollutants from the atmosphere and investigating how changes in meteorology, climate and atmospheric composition impact on biodiversity and biogeochemical cycling of macro- and micronutrients in natural and managed ecosystems. Key findings realised are, for example: - the development of novel methods to monitor ambient ammonia concentrations in air using low-cost measurement devices - novel flux methods developed in the UK supporting the identification of cooking aerosols as a key component of ambient aerosol concentrations over a Chinese Megacity in Beijing - insights into atmospheric composition change and the contribution of secondary inorganic aerosol to PM2.5 concentrations in the UK, using both Supersite monitoring and atmospheric modelling techniques. - an operational network across the UK to quantify emissions of greenhouse gas fluxes, contributing to a better understanding of the trends in UK emissions - the quantification of the effects of long-term exposure of sensitive habitats to deposition of reactive nitrogen through the Whim Bog field experiment These findings provide direct support for the design of policies to improve air quality and track changes in greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change. |
| Exploitation Route | As one key example, the recently launched UK Clean Air Strategy, which has a strong focus on addressing ammonia emissions from agriculture, incorporates many of the findings underpinned by the national capability provided by this grant, including both data from observations and modelling, as well as the insights into critical loads and effects of reactive nitrogen deposition on different habitats. In a similar way, the Scottish Government has taken an interest in the development of nitrogen budgets to support improvements in nitrogen use efficiency (NUE) and to reduce reactive nitrogen pollution from agricultural production. Data on UK greenhouse gas fluxes, alongside CWI funded research complementing this grant, are directly feeding into the IPCC process and underpin the UK's statutory reporting to UNFCCC. Finally, the methods developed within this grant inform the application of novel approaches to quantify atmospheric composition changes and feed into ODA activities overseas, maintaining a UK science leadership in many areas of biosphere-atmosphere exchange research. |
| Sectors | Agriculture Food and Drink Environment Government Democracy and Justice |
| URL | http://www.auchencorth.ceh.ac.uk/ |
| Description | Findings from this grant have, for example, contributed to policy development in the area of agricultural emissions and air quality: - UK Clean Air Strategy launched in 2018 comprises several references to research underpinned by this grant on ammonia emissions and mitigation options - United Nations UNEA event has side events focusing on global nutrient management, for which methodological work complemented by this grant (and previous NC funding) has laid the foundations - Scottish Government review of the Clean Air for Scotland strategy has one element focusing on ammonia emissions from agriculture, including improving nitrogen use efficiency as a means to reduce air and water pollution, eutrophication and acidification to protect human health and vulnerable ecosystems. |
| First Year Of Impact | 2018 |
| Sector | Agriculture, Food and Drink,Environment,Government, Democracy and Justice |
| Impact Types | Societal Policy & public services |
| Description | Contributing to written evidence submitted by the Centre for Ecology & Hydrology for the Environmental Audit Committee Nitrates Inquiry |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| Description | Membership in Air Quality Expert Group - Dr. Eiko Nemitz |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Participation in a guidance/advisory committee |
| URL | https://uk-air.defra.gov.uk/library/aqeg/ |
| Description | Response to the Consultation on the Draft UK Clean Air Strategy |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Policy Influence Type | Contribution to a national consultation/review |
| URL | https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/clean-air-strategy-2019 |
| Description | National Media Apperances - High profile apperances on national TV and Radio programmes to explain the issue of atmospheric ammonia (NH3) pollution from rural sources |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | A broadcast e.g. TV/radio/film/podcast (other than news/press) |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | National |
| Primary Audience | Public/other audiences |
| Results and Impact | CEH's research on ammonia (NH3) has led to high profile national media appearances to explain the impact of rural emissions sources, primarily from farming and manure management on air quality and its impact on the environment including eutrophication of ecosystems leading to loss of biodiversity. Ammonia also contributes to particulate matter, reducing air quality which can cause health problems including heart diseases. These media appearances include Profs David Fowler and Mark Sutton appearing on the BBC Countryfile TV show (in 2017 and 2018, respectively), and Mark Sutton explaining the issues on the Radio 4 Costing The Earth programme in 2019. |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2017,2018,2019 |
| URL | https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/b0bhn36g |
| Description | Visit by Shirley-Anne Somerville, Scottish Government Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science along with Joanna Drewitt, Scottish Government Science Adviser |
| Form Of Engagement Activity | Participation in an open day or visit at my research institution |
| Part Of Official Scheme? | No |
| Geographic Reach | Regional |
| Primary Audience | Policymakers/politicians |
| Results and Impact | CEH were delighted to host Shirley-Anne Somerville, the Scottish Government Minister for Further Education, Higher Education and Science along with Joanna Drewitt, Scottish Government Science Adviser, on the 5th June 2018. The morning visit highlighting the wide range of science undertaken at Auchencorth was led by, Stefan Reis (CEH Atmospheric Chemistry and Effects Science Area Head) and Tim Wheeler (NERC Director of Science and Innovation). It was a beautiful sunny day on the Moss, and as people celebrated World Environment Day, the air quality, climate and ecosystem research at Auchencorth Moss was discussed in relation to policy and environmental issues. Presentations were made to the minister on various subjects, over delicious cakes and tea at Springfield farm, summarised below. If you would like further information please contact the following- - Introduction to the history of Auchencorth and its role for environmental science by Dr Christine Braban - Whim Ammonia Facility and nitrogen effects by Dr Matt Jones - Carbon in Auchencorth Moss hydrology by Dr Amy Pickard - Mercury measurements by John Kentisbeer - Ammonia and PM measurements by Dr Marsailidh Twigg - Greenhouse gas and particle flux measurements and overseas work by Dr Eiko Nemitz |
| Year(s) Of Engagement Activity | 2018 |
| URL | https://www.ceh.ac.uk/news-and-media/news/scottish-science-minister-visits-auchencorth-moss-fieldsit... |