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CLEAN-ROADS: Addressing the environmental impact of salt use on the roads (CLEAN-ROADS)
Start date: Sep 1, 2012, End date: Jun 1, 2016,
Background
The excessive use of chemical de-icers for winter road maintenance can lead to severe environmental damage and jeopardise the protection of natural ecosystems close to busy roads. Several studies have demonstrated already that road salt has a negative impact on the surrounding environment â with short- and long-term damage to aquatic systems, ...
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Demonstrating the reduction of greenhouse gases and air pollution through a homeostatic mobility planning aiming at road traffic balancing (FREEWAY)
Start date: Oct 1, 2004, End date: Mar 30, 2007,
Background
Italy is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 6.5% under the terms of the Kyoto Protocol. Road transportation is one of the most important areas to address to reach this goal. In congested commercial areas like Bologna, extensive road works are adding to traffic overload. Car exhaust emissions are related to the number of circulati ...
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