There are two main ways to protect cultural heritage objects from air pollution damage. First, by reducing ambient levels of air pollution and second, by instigating local management strategies that either reduce the impact of pollution or repair the damage.
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Defined as part of the territory designated by Member States.
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Defined as areas with a population exceeding 250,000 inhabitants or less populated areas characterised by high population density, such as more than 1,000 inhabitants/km2.
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Irwin, J., Tidblad, J., Kucera, V. (2009). Air Quality Policy . In: Hamilton, R., Kucera, V., Tidblad, J., Watt, J. (eds) The Effects of Air Pollution on Cultural Heritage. Springer, Boston, MA. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-0-387-84893-8_9
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