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SEPTEMBER 18, 2011

Recent reports from China ( earlier post ) cited local environmental officials suggesting that battery maker Johnson Controls was the source of lead in a pollution incident in Shanghai affecting some 21 children. The Shanghai Plant started operation in 1998 and was acquired by Johnson Controls through a global acquisition in 2005.

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APRIL 5, 2013

There''s a far more effective way of reducing pollution and dependency on oil than buying more efficient cars or going electric: Driving less. And it''s something Americans have been doing in a steady trend since 2005. It''s not an option available to everyone of course, but it certainly helps reduce fuel use.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2011

The analysis by researchers in the US and Europe estimates anthropogenic global and regional sulfur dioxide emissions spanning the period 1850–2005 using a bottom-up mass balance method, calibrated to country-level inventory data. By 2005, China’s share of sulfur emissions came in at 28% of the global total, up from about 2% in 1950.

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AUGUST 2, 2012

Population-Weighted Multi Pollutant Index (PW-MPI) values for different regions. Remarkably, the global PW-MPI in 2050 is projected to be similar to that in the Middle East in the year 2005. Source: Pozzer et al. It should be emphasized that this result is strongly influenced by the high population density in Asia (i.e.

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MARCH 31, 2015

The submission—an Intended Nationally Determined Contribution (INDC)—is a formal statement of the US target, announced in China last year, to reduce emissions by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025, and to make best efforts to reduce by 28%. per year on average during the 2005-2020 period to 2.3-2.8%

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APRIL 26, 2013

The Geothermal Energy Association (GEA) has released an update to a 2005 paper published in the Electricity Journal that explored the beneficial externalities associated with using geothermal power instead of fossil fuels by comparing emissions levels of different fuel sources. The 2005 paper found roughly 1.6

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AUGUST 26, 2017

The Port of Long Beach has achieved clean air records in its latest study of air pollution emissions, including an 88% reduction in diesel particulate matter. The Port has been monitoring its progress in air quality improvements since 2005. Smog-forming nitrogen oxides were down 56%, also a record.

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JUNE 21, 2023

On average, a passenger ferry emits the same pollution as approximately 40 diesel buses, so electrification of these vessels is a high priority for many cities. —Fabian Bez, Torqeedo’s CEO Founded in 2005, Torqeedo develops and manufactures electric and hybrid drives from 0.5 It was time to offer our Deep Blue customers a choice.

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JULY 7, 2016

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, has outlined plans to crackdown on the most polluting vehicles, including an additional £10 (US$13) per day charge for the most polluting vehicles and an extended Ultra-Low Emission Zone. The public has until 29 July 2016 to provide feed back on the first round of the Clean Air Plan consultation.

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AUGUST 18, 2009

New research shows that air pollution in eastern China has reduced the amount of light rainfall over the past 50 years and decreased by 23% the number of days of light rain in the eastern half of the country. While the light rains have diminished, pollution has increased dramatically in China in the last half of the 20 th century.

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NOVEMBER 10, 2022

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is responding to petitions from the California Air Resources Board, the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association to address harmful nitrogen oxide (NO x ) and particulate matter (PM) emissions from locomotives.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2016

New research by scientists at King’s College London suggests that air pollution from London’s roads is improving overall but more work may be needed to tackle some sources of traffic pollution, which continue to breach limits in many parts of the city. Heavy vehicles were an important factor in urban air pollution.

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JUNE 27, 2014

New NASA satellite images released this week demonstrate the reduction of air pollution across the US. Nitrogen dioxide is one of the six common pollutants regulated by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to protect human health. It’s also a good proxy for the presence of air pollution in general.

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OCTOBER 29, 2009

At last week’s Ocean Innovation 2009 conference in Victoria, British Columbia, Craig Carter, Director of Marketing and Customer Service at Thordon Bearings detailed the company’s progress in the retrofitting of large ocean-going vessels with seawater-lubricated propeller shaft bearings to reduce waterborne pollution.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

Probability distribution for the committed warming by GHGs between 1750 and 2005. With indoor air pollution killing 1.6 Shown are the tipping elements [large-scale components of the Earth’s system] and the temperature threshold range that initiates the tipping. From Molina et al. Ramanathan. Tropospheric ozone.

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FEBRUARY 17, 2010

But energy leaders and experts recognize that as long as producing carbon pollution carries no cost, traditional plants that use fossil fuels will be more cost-effective than plants that use nuclear fuel. This is the fifth time that DOE has offered conditional commitments for a loan guarantee under The Energy Policy Act of 2005.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2014

Between August 2005 and June 2011, California law allowed owners of hybrid vehicles achieving at least 45 mpg (5.2 on weekdays to an already congested road such as Interstate 10 in the Los Angeles area appends $4,500 per car in annual costs (in pollution and time) to society. While adding a single hybrid to any HOV lane at 2 a.m.

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JUNE 18, 2016

This marks Canada’s first regulation of air pollutant emissions from locomotives. 2005–2011. 2005–2010. The Government of Canada has published proposed Locomotive Emissions Regulations in the Canada Gazette, Part I. 1973–1992. 1993–2004. 2012–2014. 2015 or later. Switch locomotive emission standards. Year of manufacture.

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NOVEMBER 11, 2013

Shore Power is a shore-to-ship connection that provides electrical power to the ship, thereby significantly reducing diesel and other air pollutant emissions from ships while they are at berth. In 2008, the California Air Resources Board adopted a regulation to require reductions of air pollutants from ocean-going vessels.

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NOVEMBER 12, 2014

US President Barack Obama said the US will cut net greenhouse gas emissions in the US by 26-28% below 2005 levels by 2025. per year on average during the 2005-2020 period to 2.3-2.8% The US and China jointly announced greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction targets. The new US goal will double the pace of GHG reduction from 1.2%

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JULY 31, 2014

When blended with Jet A/A1 fuel at 10%, farnesane can also reduce particulate matter emissions, decreasing pollution near airports and major metropolitan areas. In addition to improving the efficiency of airplanes and flight operations, this renewable biofuel represents a major opportunity for commercial aviation to reduce emissions.

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MARCH 13, 2010

Since 1990, nationwide air quality has improved significantly for the six common air pollutants: ground-level ozone; particle pollution; lead; nitrogen dioxide; carbon monoxide; and sulfur dioxide, according to the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) report “Our Nation’s Air - Status and Trends through 2008”. annual PM 2.5

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JANUARY 11, 2014

This gasoline reduces gas pollutants emitted from the exhausts of engines manufactured after 2009 by up to 60% for nitrogen oxides (NO x ), 45% for carbon monoxide (CO) and 55% for hydrocarbons (HC). Between 2005 and 2013, Petrobras invested R$20.6 Earlier post.). Sample of outgoing S-800 and incoming S-50. Click to enlarge.

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JANUARY 18, 2021

The complaint filed in Manhattan federal court alleges that from approximately 2005 until at least late 2015, Toyota systematically violated Clean Air Act automobile defect reporting requirements designed to protect public health and the environment from harmful air pollutants. Toyota’s Conduct from Approximately 2005 to 2015.

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JULY 3, 2013

The US Department of Energy (DOE) released a draft for comment of an $8-billion loan guarantee solicitation for innovative and advanced fossil energy projects and facilities that substantially reduce greenhouse gas and other air pollution. The program is part of President Obama’s climate action plan. Earlier post.).

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JANUARY 13, 2013

Comparison of Hg emissions in 2005 and 2010, by selected sector and region. Apart from contaminated sites, the mercury pollution detected today is often found in locations very far away from its original source. Overall, indications are that emissions from industrial sectors have increased again since 2005. Source: UNEP.

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SEPTEMBER 3, 2011

Children and the elderly are most impacted by ozone pollution. The 1-hour ozone standard was superseded in 2005 by the health-based 8-hour ozone standard. Ozone pollution is a concern especially when the weather conditions needed to form it, lots of sun and hot temperatures occur.

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JUNE 1, 2011

The EU-27 and its Member States must meet legally binding limits for four air pollutants set by the National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive). Most Member States also anticipate meeting their emission ceilings for these pollutants. NEC Directive status report 2010.

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AUGUST 6, 2012

And seven years ago, the Port embarked on an ambitious program to eliminate the bulk of those pollutants. In smog-susceptible Los Angeles, the Port of LA was a huge hotspot of toxic emissions. Now, the data is in: It worked.

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JUNE 9, 2021

One of the company’s goals is to significantly reduce pollutant emissions. The current large order signals the return of EvoBus Italia to the capital; the company has already supplied buses to Atac: 450 Citaro between 2001 and 2005.

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SEPTEMBER 9, 2009

The dual-fuel diesel-biomethane powered bus is expected to reduce pollutant emissions and greenhouse gas emissions by around a half. The vehicle can still run on diesel, providing flexibility, but most of the time is running on biomethane gas which is a much cleaner and less polluting fuel. Dual-fuel use is a very attractive option.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

In contrast, no decrease in sulfur dioxide was observed in the Mediterranean harbor of Tunis, and there was no reduction in any of the other air pollutants that were measured in all four harbors (Civitavecchia, Savona, Palma de Mallorca and Tunis). by weight, while previously, outside of Sulphur Emission Control Areas, a. was allowed. (the

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FEBRUARY 11, 2020

The CMA CGM partnership deals with the development of cleaner and more sustainable energies to eliminate CO 2 emissions, greenhouse gases and air pollutants. Between 2005 and 2015, the Group reduced its CO 2 emissions per container transported by 50%, and it has set itself the target of reducing it by a further 30% between 2015 and 2025.

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SEPTEMBER 5, 2009

The metal organics and/or halogenated organics, and the normal pollutants such as sulfur and nitrogen are converted into harmless inorganic salts dissolved and/or suspended in the water phase. 2005) CatLiq—a Disruptive Technology for Biomass Conversion. 14 th European Biomass Conference, 17-21 October 2005, Paris, France.

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MARCH 16, 2012

In a similar way, the full breadth of impacts attributable to conventional gasoline production, such as natural resource consumption and hazardous pollutant emissions, must also be considered in order to make balanced comparisons to biofuels. Process flow diagrams for E85 and gasoline. Credit: ACS, Yang et al. Credit: ACS, Yang et al.

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APRIL 2, 2012

BC is a significant component of particulate matter (PM) pollution, which has been linked to adverse health and environmental impacts through decades of scientific research. emissions in 2005. Therefore, estimates of the net effect of BC emissions sources on climate should include the offsetting effects of these co-emitted pollutants.

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SEPTEMBER 30, 2013

Compared to 2005-2006, it has probably doubled its presence. Certainly in coal—they imported virtually no coal in 2005 and they’re now importing close to 200 million tons. What they don’t report is PM 2.5 , which has moved to a position of top concern as major pollution events have hit north China.

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