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Port of Los Angeles surpasses 2023 pollution reduction targets five years ahead of schedule; NOx down 60% from 2005

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This is why cleaner technology and increased efficiency matter. The more cargo we move, the more CO 2 emissions we generate, and greater the need to switch to cleaner low-carbon based equipment, while continuing to optimize port operations. Greenhouse gases come from burning fuel. Fewer ship calls also led to fewer harbor craft trips.

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Study estimates ~4M children worldwide develop asthma each year because of NO2 air pollution

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The study, based on data from 2010 to 2015, estimates that 64% of these new cases of asthma occur in urban areas. Findings from the study: An estimated 4 million children developed asthma each year from 2010 to 2015 due to exposure to NO 2 pollution, which primarily comes motor vehicle exhaust. Achakulwisut et al.

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EPA to award up to $4M for projects to reduce diesel emissions from port fleets

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Applicants cannot request more than $2 million in federal funding—proposals requesting more than $2 million in federal funds will not be reviewed. Drayage Truck Replacement: EPA will fund up to 50% of the cost of eligible drayage trucks with a 2010 model year or newer heavy-duty engine.

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HEI ACES study of lifetime animal exposure to New Technology Diesel Engine exhaust finds no lung cancer

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A few mild changes were seen in the lungs, consistent with long-term exposure to NO 2 , a component of NTDE that has been further substantially reduced in 2010- and later model year engines compliant with US EPA rules. HEI’s evaluation of the four studies was conducted by a specially convened ACES Review Panel. ACES background.

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US DOE Selects Two Teams for $40M Award to Develop the Next Generation Nuclear Plant

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It’s time for America to recapture the lead in the nuclear energy industry and lay the foundation for a stronger, cleaner, and more competitive economic future. Phase 2 would entail detailed design, license review and construction of a demonstration plant. —Energy Secretary Dr. Steven Chu.

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ASTM committee votes to approve biojet fuel in blends up to 50%; final issuance of spec expected by August

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This vote effectively concludes the technical review process, allowing for final issuance of the revised specification by August of this year. The ballot identified these blending components as hydroprocessed SPK from fatty acid esters or free fatty acids. That ballot was withdrawn due to the submittal of seven negative votes.

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Measurements of CO2 and CO in China’s Air Indicate Sharply Improved Combustion Efficiency

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High-efficiency combustion processes, such as modern power plants and cars that meet current standards, produce little or no CO, and are thus both more energy-efficient and cleaner. 10, 8881-8897, doi: 10.5194/acp-10-8881-2010.

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