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FEBRUARY 15, 2018

Rapid increases in pollution may be as harmful to the heart as sustained high levels, according to new research published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology. However, this study investigated whether rapid increases in pollution increase the risk of heart attack, independently of an absolute threshold.

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APRIL 13, 2023

The proposal retains the proven regulatory design of previous EPA standards for light-duty vehicles, but leverages advances in clean car technology to further reduce both climate pollution and smog- and soot-forming emissions. Criteria pollutant standards.

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OCTOBER 21, 2015

Since CNTs from anthropogenic sources may be present in indoor and outdoor air, and since air pollutants may be transported via the atmosphere, we expect that humans routinely breathe such carbon nanoparticles. To the best of our knowledge, this is the first study showing that CNTs from anthropogenic sources reach human lung cells.

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AUGUST 19, 2020

signed a binding, definitive Master Framework Agreement (MFA) to collaborate on providing renewable, low carbon, low particulate, Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) and renewable premium gasoline in India and neighboring countries. and Praj Industries Ltd. In India alone, hundreds of millions of people are exposed to PM 2.5

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MAY 8, 2017

A new study by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT) estimates heavy fuel oil (HFO) use, HFO carriage, the use and carriage of other fuels, black carbon (BC) emissions, and emissions of other air and climate pollutants for the year 2015, with projections to 2020 and 2025. —Comer et al.

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Oil Panama Emissions Fuel 283

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JULY 25, 2023

In addition to the capital investment, the companies have entered into an agreement to negotiate and execute a definitive license agreement whereby Aqua Metals will grant Yulho a license to deploy Aqua Metals’ patented AquaRefining technology in South Korea in its own facilities. million shares of common stock at a purchase price of $1.10

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JULY 19, 2016

and Par Hawaii Refining that resolves alleged Clean Air Act violations and protects public health by reducing air pollution at six refineries. Strict internal leak definitions: 500 ppm for valves and 2000 ppm for pumps. Tesoro will also pay a $10.45 million civil penalty. Enhanced leak detection and repair (ELDAR) program.

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JULY 19, 2017

a designer and manufacturer of controls and battery chargers for electric and hybrid vehicles, has entered into a definitive merger agreement with BorgWarner Inc. Sevcon’s products control on- and off-road vehicle speed and movement, integrate specialized functions, optimize energy consumption and help reduce air pollution.

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JULY 17, 2016

As landfill waste decomposes, it produces landfill gas (LFG)—a collection of air pollutants, including air toxics, volatile organic compounds, carbon dioxide, and methane. The NMOC portion of LFG can contain various organic HAPs (hazardous air pollutants) and VOCs (volatile organic compounds).

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Waste EPA Emissions 2014 150

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JANUARY 10, 2017

Thus, the regulators’ expectations about rising fuel prices underpinned their belief that the fleet would achieve high levels of efficiency while saving consumers on fuel and reducing greenhouse gas pollution. And, it doesn’t require new legislation from Congress. the current surge in SUVs vs diminishing interest in small cars).

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JANUARY 14, 2020

The definition includes plug-in hybrids. The New Jersey Legislature just passed the most significant legislation in more than 15 years to reduce air pollutants and global warming pollution from our cars and trucks since the passage of the Clean Cars bill in 2004.

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AUGUST 26, 2022

ACC II establishes the next set of LEV criteria and ZEV requirements to reduce emissions of criteria air pollutants (including precursors) and GHGs from light- and medium-duty vehicles in California further. Many states and nations have set targets and goals to phase out the sale of internal combustion cars.

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APRIL 30, 2014

Goals for awards resulting from this Funding Opportunity Announcement (FOA) include demonstrating reductions of 1) petroleum use, 2) greenhouse gas emissions, and 3) criteria pollutant and toxics emissions.

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APRIL 11, 2018

Tenneco, one of the world’s leading designers, manufacturers and distributors of Ride Performance and Clean Air products and technology solutions for diversified markets, signed a definitive agreement to acquire Federal-Mogul, a leading global supplier to OEMs and the aftermarket. Tenneco is acquiring Federal-Mogul from Icahn Enterprises L.P.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 26, 2015

A key recommendation is that policy measures implemented at the local level should be consistent with each other, that common definitions and vocabulary for low emission vehicles should be established. Light duty vehicles contribute much of the air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions in towns and cities across the UK.

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MAY 25, 2018

Studies have shown that inner-city traffic is subject to increasing changes, brought on by developments in terms of growing population, air pollution as well as climate change. Especially for the bus fleets of municipal transport services, the time for electro mobility has definitely arrived.

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DECEMBER 5, 2011

ambient air quality standards (NAAQS) for criteria pollutants. To date, the EPA has established NAAQS for six pollutants: particulate. ” Washington’s definition of “air contaminants” includes GHGs and oil refineries are. to the extent it regulates GHGs because GHGs are not criteria pollutants with recognized NAAQS.

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APRIL 27, 2020

Such information could help researchers identify hidden hotspots of dangerous pollution, greatly improve studies of pollution on human health, or potentially tease out the effects of unpredictable events on air quality, such as the breakout of an airborne global pandemic. pollution.

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OCTOBER 28, 2010

has fully characterized a key chemical reaction that affects the formation of pollutants in smoggy air in urban areas. When applied to Los Angeles, the laboratory results suggest that, on the most polluted days and in the most polluted parts of LA, current models are underestimating ozone levels by 5 to 10%.

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AUGUST 13, 2013

International leaders took note and formed the Climate and Clean Air Coalition to Reduce Short-Lived Climate Pollutants in 2012. The model also incorporates greenhouse gases and pollutants that can result from those activities. Earlier studies of short-lived climate pollutants did not use an integrated, dynamic model such as GCAM.

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MAY 24, 2019

Waiting at the red light is not only time consuming, but idling, braking and accelerating release more pollutants. As a result, event-related data such as emergency warnings as well as high- definition map data are transmitted in milliseconds, improving driving safety on the path to fully automated driving.

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DECEMBER 7, 2009

EPA’s final findings respond to the 2007 US Supreme Court decision that GHGs fit within the Clean Air Act definition of air pollutants. EPA also finds that GHG emissions from on-road vehicles contribute to that threat. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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OCTOBER 23, 2010

Revenues from the tax go into the federal Highway Trust Fund, which is independent of the General Fund; every five years or so Congress passes an authorization bill to allocate these revenues. To date, the literature does not have a definite account of the overall environmental effects of congestion pricing. —Huang et al.

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APRIL 19, 2012

Converting to natural gas will not only reduce fuel costs, but also air pollution. Earlier this month, Omnitek entered into a definitive agreement with investors for a private placement of common stock and warrants to raise approximately $5.0 —Omnitek CEO Werner Funk. million in gross proceeds.

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OCTOBER 22, 2017

As a global flare technology leader, Honeywell’s advanced Callidus technology, complete database, and profound experience in related areas definitely will contribute to the successful completion of our project. We encourage companies to think ahead and consider switching to more environmentally friendly solutions for the long run.

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China Emissions Gas Industrial 186

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JUNE 14, 2014

Harbor assisting tugs typically operate in polluted areas with high levels of particulates and NO x , so being green is becoming a more and more important selling point. Furthermore, the company now has definite plans to construct an LNG inland shipping vessel, otherwise known as the Ecoliner, and an LNG-powered tug.

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Emissions Hybrid Fuel Netherlands 218

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MARCH 24, 2009

The Agency has also received public comments seeking the addition of GHGs to the pollutants covered by the new source performance standard (NSPS) for several industrial sectors under section 111 of the CAA. In April 2007, the Supreme Court concluded in Massachusetts v.

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EPA 2008 Pollution 2007 150

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OCTOBER 4, 2013

Butamax and Highwater have entered into definitive agreements for license of Butamax’s patented corn oil separation technology, which is an integral part of a full retrofit to biobutanol production and can also be installed independently as a first phase of the conversion. of the hydrocarbon gasoline.

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Gasoline Water Convert Minnesota 230

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AUGUST 22, 2012

The US National Academy of Sciences estimates that fossil fuel subsidies cost the United States $120 billion in pollution and related health care costs every year. The lack of a definition has left countries to make their own determination if their subsidies are inefficient. that year compared with having subsidy rates unchanged.

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Renewable International Fuel Energy 312

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MAY 13, 2010

Farmers are exempt from the carbon pollution compliance obligations in the bill. Emissions from the transportation sector will remain under the carbon pollution cap. The bill only requires the largest sources of pollution to comply with reduction targets: those who produce more than 25,000 tons of carbon pollution annually.

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Gas-Electric Climate Gas Energy 210

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NOVEMBER 18, 2011

Advanced Clean Car (ACC) package, the ZEV regulation along with new LEV III smog-forming pollutant and GHG standards can be the catalyst to that transformative process. This rulemaking is an opportunity for the Board to commit to the transformation of California’s light-duty vehicle fleet. As the technology. —ARB staff.

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Light Clean Cleaning Emissions 225

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DECEMBER 23, 2013

Ozone reduction in highly polluted urban areas generally requires reduction of the emissions of both NO x and organic compounds, the Ford team noted. It is not possible to provide a definitive answer to this question, but two points are worthy of note. —Hubbard et al.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2013

Electricity is currently excluded from the definition of a designated clean fuel in the regulation. Staff is proposing to change the types of AFVs subject to the regulation from all AFVs certified as low emission vehicles to only those certified as ZEVs when operating on the designated clean fuel.

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FEBRUARY 4, 2010

First, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized the Renewable Fuel Standard Program (RFS2) rule to implement the long-term renewable fuels standard of 36 billion gallons by 2022 established by Congress and also issued the targets for 2010.

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DECEMBER 17, 2015

This engine platform, which includes kinetically controlled and low-temperature combustion approaches, offers the promise of significantly greater thermal efficiencies with lower criteria-pollutant emissions, and presents attractive options for both light- and heavy- duty vehicles.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2015

The greatest impact in reducing petroleum consumption and pollutant emissions is had by investing in efficiency technologies that benefit all powertrains, especially the conventional diesels that comprise the majority of the stock, instead of incentivizing specific alternatives.

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MARCH 2, 2016

To support objectives related to climate change mitigation, air pollution and energy security, numerous governments have set specific goals for the market adoption of AFV technologies. These waves of attention are indicative of sequential and repeated shifts in society’s focus from one emerging technology to another over time. Metlon et al.

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