Facts and figures The Aveiro region ( CIRA ) is a group of eleven municipalities located in north-western Portugal . The city of Aveiro , with a population of 78,000 , is often referred to as the “ Venice of Portugal ” because of its network of canals , small decorative local boats and striking architecture .
The region includes coastline as well as inland areas and a temperate climate , with moderate summer water shortages . The monthly average temperature in the Aveiro region varies between 10-20 ° C , with minimum temperatures reaching -5 ° C and maximum possible temperatures around 40 °.
Joyous Aveiro
In this edition , the region of Aveiro in northern Portugal is in the spotlight
Air quality check
Portugal as a whole has had some positive improvements in air quality and has seen a downward trend in all air pollutants since 1990 . National policies and the economic crisis have contributed to declining emissions in recent years .
Air quality in the Aveiro region is relatively good , due to an overall comparatively low population density and an open landscape in a maritime climate .
However , nitrogen dioxide , PM10 and ozone exceedances do occur occasionally . Traffic , wood burning for residential heating , industry and port activities are relevant contributors to greenhouse gas and air pollution emissions . Forest fires can also be a seasonal issue for the region .
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Capturing voices on film
ClairCity is about putting citizens into the heart of policy-making on air quality and carbon emissions reductions . Across our cities and regions this summer , we are collecting videos about the experiences of older people in walking or cycling in their hometown . Our YouTube channels for each city will host contributions from people discussing whatever feels important to them ; whether that is safety for women on the way to work as Julie described in Bristol , or the differences that 50 years have made to the city of Amsterdam from Mr Van Moorselaar .
Celebrating citizens
Each city will host a celebration of their films , sharing them with the local community . The films will be included in our Europe-wide dissemination , showing how older people - a vulnerable group for the health impacts of air pollution - feel about the smart mobility options in their areas , and the issues that are relevant to them .
If you would like to get involved , go to www . claircity . eu for more details .
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