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JULY 7, 2011

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized the new Cross-State Air Pollution Rule (CSAPR) (also called the Transport Rule). The Cross-State Air Pollution Rule replaces and strengthens the requirements of the 2005 Clean Air Interstate Rule (CAIR), which the US Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit ordered EPA to revise in 2008.

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MAY 26, 2011

New online maps published by the European Commission and the European Environment Agency, in close cooperation with the Institute for Environment and Sustainability (IES) of the Joint Research Centre, allow citizens to pinpoint the main diffuse sources of air pollution, such as transport and aviation. NO x emissions from road transport.

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APRIL 9, 2020

Signing the MOU with HDF brings us a step closer to making this technology available for powering ocean-going vessels. The International Maritime Organization, a United Nations agency responsible for regulating shipping, has set a global target to cut annual emissions by at least 50% by 2050 from 2008 levels.

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APRIL 25, 2012

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a Request for Proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-12-05 ) with up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing pollution from the existing fleet of diesel engines.

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JUNE 18, 2016

This marks Canada’s first regulation of air pollutant emissions from locomotives. These regulations were updated in 2008. This does not include a valuation of the health benefits due to limitations on the availability of the geographic density of these emissions. million over 10 years, assuming a 7% discount rate.

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FEBRUARY 26, 2016

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of $26 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from the US’ existing fleet of diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has awarded nearly 700 grants across the US.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2009

Despite the economic effects of the global financial crisis (GFC), carbon dioxide emissions from human activities rose 2% in 2008 to an all-time high of 1.3 between 2000 and 2008, compared with 1% per year in the 1990s. Emissions from coal are now the dominant fossil fuel emission source, surpassing 40 years of oil emission prevalence.

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OCTOBER 2, 2009

Updated emission estimates for the EU for 2010 show just 14 Member States expect to meet their respective 2010 air pollutant limits set under the EU National Emission Ceilings Directive (NEC Directive), according to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The progress toward meeting ceilings for the other pollutants remains largely on track.

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AUGUST 25, 2017

Running from 1 September 2017, Hyundai’s scheme targets older and more polluting vehicles with Euro 1-4 emissions standard, cars which were registered before 31 December 2009. The offer is only available for retail customers and the discounts on new Hyundais is in lieu of any other offer. i10 will also benefit from £1,500 saving.

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JANUARY 16, 2021

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of grant funding to implement projects which reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 850 grants and 450 rebates across the country.

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JULY 22, 2009

Study participants exposed to air pollution levels below the average were designated as having low exposure, while those exposed to pollution levels above the median were identified as high exposure. The decrease in full-scale IQ score among the more exposed children is similar to that seen with low-level lead exposure. Perera, Dr.P.H.

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OCTOBER 19, 2017

According to the report, apart from being inaccessible to many of the world’s most vulnerable, the transport sector today is plagued by high fossil fuel use, rising greenhouse gas emissions, air and noise pollution, an alarming number of road fatalities, and a reluctance to embrace digitalization. from 2008–2012. from 2008–2012.

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DECEMBER 11, 2019

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of grant funding to implement projects aimed at reducing emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of older diesel engines. Since the first year of the DERA program in 2008, EPA has competitively awarded more than 790 grants and 420 rebates across the country.

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MAY 26, 2018

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) approved a plan to mitigate statewide harm from more than 10,000 tons of smog-causing pollutants released in the state due to Volkswagen’s (VW) use of illegal “defeat devices” in diesel passenger cars. As designed, the plan approved today invests about 50% of the available funds in those communities.

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MAY 8, 2014

Air quality in most cities worldwide that monitor outdoor (ambient) air pollution fails to meet World Health Organization (WHO) guidelines for safe levels, putting people at additional risk of respiratory disease and other health problems, according to WHO’s expanded ambient (outdoor) air pollution (AAP) in cities database 2014.

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OCTOBER 14, 2009

2009), reproduced from Ramanathan and Feng (2008) Click to enlarge. 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. It also lowers crop yields.

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OCTOBER 29, 2016

It is viscous, dirty, inexpensive and widely available. Further work to ensure effective implementation of the 2020 global sulfur cap will continue in the Sub-Committee on Pollution Prevention and Response (PPR). The date of 2020 was agreed in amendments adopted in 2008. The cap represents a significant cut from the 3.5%

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FEBRUARY 14, 2011

The Diesel Emissions Reduction Act (DERA) grant program was authorized as part of the Energy Policy Act of 2005 to fund retrofits and replacements of the oldest, most polluting diesel engines, complementing the stringent emissions standards on new diesel engines that EPA promulgated in 2007.

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MAY 20, 2010

The changes made to the statewide Voucher Incentive Program, also known as the VIP, will make funding available to a larger variety of trucks that will help owners comply early with the statewide truck and bus regulation passed in 2008. VIP is part of the state’s overall plan to cut toxic diesel emissions 85 percent by 2020.

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APRIL 5, 2011

The EU’s Ambient Air Quality Directive 2008 requires Member States to ensure that levels of various pollutants in ambient air comply with certain standards. This money is being made exceptionally available due to savings within the past financial year (2010/11) within the Department for Transport.

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JUNE 15, 2009

With direct control of the air through the intake engine valves without using the throttle, MultiAir helps reduce fuel consumption and pollutant emissions. The MiTo is sold in 34 countries; Since its launch in 2008, the mini has seen 60,000 orders. up to 15% low-rpm torque improvement. up to 10% fuel consumption and CO 2 reduction.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2012

If at any time a limited amount of power was available, the plane could supplement this with its conventional engines. When an Airbus 320 lands, for example, a combination of its weight and speed gives it around three megawatts peak available power. In the future this technology could significantly reduce the need to do that.

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APRIL 22, 2010

The total lead inventory for 2008 will be available in 2010. EPA is describing and inviting comment from all interested parties on the data available for evaluating lead emissions, ambient concentrations and potential exposure to lead from the use of leaded aviation gasoline in piston-engine powered aircraft. Source: EPA.

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JANUARY 27, 2015

The Advanced Collaborative Emissions Study (ACES), released today by the Health Effects Institute (HEI), also confirmed that the concentrations of particulate matter and toxic air pollutants emitted from NTDE are more than 90% lower than emissions from traditional older diesel engines (TDE). Earlier post.)

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NOVEMBER 14, 2012

Reaction Design is introducing the first volume of the industry’s most well-validated available Model Fuel Library, the result of seven years of research and validation under the Model Fuels Consortium ( earlier post ). Right: mofe accurate n-heptane model (174 chemical types) vs. data. Source: Reaction Design. Click to enlarge.

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MAY 10, 2011

Range in recent levelized cost of energy for selected commercially available RE technologies in comparison to recent non-renewable energy costs. 77% is up from just under 13% of the total primary energy supply of around 490 Exajoules in 2008. Technology subcategories and discount rates were aggregated for this figure. Source: SRREN.

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JUNE 22, 2015

The PureTech family of engines is fitted on the Peugeot 108, 208, 308, 2008, 3008 and 5008, the Citroën C1, C3, C3 Picasso, C4, C4 Cactus and C4 Picasso, the DS 3 and DS 4 and also the Dongfeng Peugeot 308S and 408. The announcement followed a surge in demand for the Turbo PureTech engine, which equips the car manufacturer’s mid-range models.

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OCTOBER 1, 2009

This process can serve as a baseload power generation system that produces a significant amount of renewable, non-polluting power, available 24/7. In 2008, Lockheed Martin was awarded a US Department of Energy contract to demonstrate a modern fabrication approach for a cold water pipe, a key component of an OTEC system.

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NOVEMBER 26, 2009

ARB staff has published a white paper summarizing possible changes to the ZEV regulation along with attachments on ZEV technology status, a 2050 GHG analysis, and complimentary policies, all available electronically on ARB’s program website.

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OCTOBER 21, 2007

The gasoline-only production version of this car, the 7 Series, is available today for between $75,800 and $122,600. With hydrogen as a fuel option, the car is so expensive and made in such limited numbers it has no MSRP and is not rated on the EPA Green Vehicle Guide for 2007 or 2008.

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APRIL 13, 2011

Wigmosta and his co-authors provide the first in-depth assessment of America’s algal biofuel potential given available land and water. imported in 2008 for transportation fuels, and it could be grown on land roughly the size of South Carolina. Algae also digest nitrogen and phosphorous, which are common water pollutants.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The regulation harmonizes with international standards (the amendments to Annex VI to the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, MARPOL) and will lead to significant air quality improvements throughout the country. percent (10,000 ppm) fuel sulfur standard is not available.

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FEBRUARY 11, 2014

The update identifies eight key sectors for ongoing action: Energy; Transportation, fuels, land use and infrastructure; Agriculture; Water; Waste management; Natural lands; Short-Lived Climate Pollutants (such as methane and black carbon); and Green Buildings. Transportation.

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DECEMBER 4, 2013

The Federal Aviation Administration estimates that in 2008, 248 million gallons of avgas were consumed in the US, contributing an estimated 550 tons of Pb to the air that comprise 57% of the national Pb inventory. Avgas 100LL, the most commonly used avgas, can contain up to 2.12 grams Pb per gallon (ASTM D 910).

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FEBRUARY 11, 2010

Based on model year 2008 NMOG certification data for vehicles sold in California, 22% of new vehicles are certified as LEV, 55% as ULEV, and 22% as SULEV. LEVII criteria pollutant emission standards (PC/LDT1 and LDT2). in terms of potentially generating more evaporative emissions) is available and cost-effective. miles) NMOG. (g/mi).

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JANUARY 17, 2015

However, the report notes, renewable energy price improvements are not universal, and costs range widely according to resources and the availability of financing. These technologies will become more cost-competitive in future, especially where low-cost financing is available. —Adnan Z. Amin, Director-General of IRENA.

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DECEMBER 18, 2010

No other state, and no other nation has such an extensive set of rules to slash pollution from diesel engines. Approved in December 2008, this regulation will clean up emissions from the nearly one million heavy duty diesel trucks that operate in California. forklifts). —ARB Chairman Mary D. Off-Road (e.g.,

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