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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. Click to enlarge.

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FEBRUARY 15, 2012

Brazil’s Minister of Environment Izabella Teixeira and Brazilian National Development Bank (BNDES) President Luciano Coutinho announced the launch of a new credit line to support projects focused on greenhouse gas reduction and climate change solutions. In 2011, approximately R$230 million (US$133.7 million) in 2012.

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MARCH 4, 2013

Air pollution externalities of 12–14 ton HGV on highway (Euronorm III) in euro cents. A new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) suggests that new road charges for heavy goods vehicles (HGVs or lorries) should reflect the varied health effects of traffic pollution in different European countries. Source: EEA.

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OCTOBER 1, 2019

Freight transportation is a pillar of the US national economy, but while long-haul trucks account for less than 6% of the vehicle miles traveled over US highways, they account for about 40% of the emissions of air polluting particulate matter and about 55% of nitrogen oxides, the precursor to ozone in the atmosphere, the study said.

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JANUARY 11, 2018

The law firm of Hagens Berman Sobol Shapiro LLP has filed a class-action lawsuit accusing Ford and Bosch of knowingly installing emissions-cheating software devices in 2011-2017 Ford 250 and 350 Super Duty diesel pickup trucks, allowing the affected pickups to pollute at levels up to 50 times legal limits. COURT: U.S.

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SEPTEMBER 27, 2015

The primary regulated air pollutants (criteria pollutants) are particulate matter (PM), nitrogen oxides (NO x ), carbon monoxide (CO) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs). Hydrocarbons are key precursors to two priority air pollutants, ozone and particulate matter. Dunmore et al.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

Urban regions account for an ever increasing fraction of Earth’s population, and are consequently an ever increasing source of air pollutants. These pollutants include anthropogenic aerosols, which have important climate and health implications. Atmospheric Chemistry and Physics , 11(15): 7629-7656 doi: 10.5194/acp-11-7629-2011.

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AUGUST 22, 2011

Transport for London (TfL) recently announced a package of measures to tackle pollution levels at the busiest roads in central London. The start of a greening program to trap pollution—a row of 50 green towers (six foot tall planters) have been installed along Lower Thames Street, one of central London’s most polluted roads.

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MAY 1, 2018

NO x emissions have not been decreasing as expected in recent years (2011–2015) when comparing top-down estimates from satellites and surface NO 2 measurements to the trends predicted from the US Environmental Protection Agency’s emission inventory data, according to a new study by an international team of researchers.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2011

New clean fuel regulations in California and voluntary slowdowns by shipping companies substantially reduce air pollution caused by near-shore ships, according to a new NOAA-led study published online in the ACS journal Environmental Science & Technology. grams of emissions per kg of fuel to 0.39 Quinn, Tom Ryerson, Joshua P.

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JULY 16, 2011

Mandatory measures to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from international shipping were adopted by Parties to MARPOL Annex VI represented in the Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC) of the International Maritime Organization ( IMO ), when it met for its 62 nd session from 11 to 15 July 2011 at IMO Headquarters in London.

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JANUARY 12, 2013

According to the 12 th Five-Year Plan of the China Coal Industry (2011?2015) Although EVs have a greater GHG reduction benefit than CNGVs, they may increase life-cycle emissions of criteria pollutants, simply because coal is heavily involved. —Huo et al. Fuel-cycle NO x and SO 2 emissions of EVs, CNGVs, gasoline ICEVs, and HEVs.

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JUNE 20, 2011

The awards recognize pioneering chemical technologies developed by leading researchers and industrial innovators who are making significant contributions to pollution prevention in the United States. billion in 2011 to $98.5 The 2011 award winners are: Greener synthetic pathways: Genomatica, San Diego, Calif. billion by 2020.

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FEBRUARY 27, 2018

Accounting for these enhanced ethane and propane emissions results in simulated surface ozone concentrations that are 5–13% higher than previously assumed in some polluted regions in Asia. The team used the OsloCTM3 model to simulate the pre-industrial (year 1750) and current (year 2011) distributions of atmospheric ethane and propane.

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JUNE 7, 2010

Renault held a “2010 Environment Workshop” last week to showcase its progress across its range of vehicles’ full lifecycle through the Renault eco² program. It is a Renault-Nissan Alliance joint development and is due to be introduced in 2011. It will be manufactured at the Cléon plant in France. Variable displacement oil pump.

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NOVEMBER 6, 2011

The rebates are part of the “Canada Starts Here: The BC Jobs Plan”, announced by Environment Minister Terry Lake and Energy and Energy and Mines Minister Rich Coleman. million in BC SCRAP-IT Society funding will expand the non-profit group’s initiative to remove high-polluting vehicles from B.C. Further, $2.5-million

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SEPTEMBER 2, 2011

The proposed revisions were based on scientific evidence about ozone and its effects on people and the environment, and resulted from a reconsideration of the primary and secondary ozone standards set at 0.075 ppm in 2008. National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS).

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SEPTEMBER 23, 2014

Canadian Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq announced developments on three new regulatory initiatives to further support Canada’s efforts to curb greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and to provide cleaner air through lower air pollutant emissions from cars and trucks. billion and cumulative net benefits for Canadians of $4.7

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JULY 19, 2013

More and more Americans are taking advantage of the low and stable price of electricity as a transportation fuel, and that’s very good news for our economy as well as the environment. As the market continues to grow, electric vehicles will play a key role in our effort to reduce air pollution and slow the effects of climate change.

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APRIL 6, 2011

If you don’t know how damaging plastics are to our environment here are two free showings on Earth Day 2011 – Friday, April 22 – of the movie BAG IT that will enlighten you and make you angry. From my great friends, Carolyn Miller and Transition South Bay L.A. and Sona Kalapura and the green city of Manhattan Beach.

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SEPTEMBER 17, 2012

Comparable data on noise exposure in Europe is a prerequisite to set up EU policies to reduce noise pollution, a growing health and economic concern all over Europe. —Environment Commissioner Janez Poto?nik. Member States will have to start using the new methods for the next round of EU-wide strategic noise mapping in 2017.

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AUGUST 11, 2017

TRUs control the environment for temperature-sensitive products transported in refrigerated trucks, trailers, shipping containers and railcars. TRUs and TRU gensets emit diesel PM, NO x , greenhouse gases and other pollutants. NO x : 6,100 tons per year. GHG: 770,000 tons per year (CO 2 e).

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JULY 10, 2011

The Government intends to introduce legislation to underpin the carbon pricing mechanism into Parliament in the second half of 2011. During the flexible price period, an overall cap will be placed on Australia’s annual greenhouse gas emissions from all sources of pollution covered by the carbon price. a year in real terms.

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DECEMBER 9, 2009

Environment Canada released draft regulations to limit greenhouse gas emissions from new vehicles beginning with the 2011 model year. The draft regulations announced by Environment Canada mark the first regulatory action taken by the federal government to reduce GHG emissions.”. Minister Prentice.

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JUNE 26, 2012

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and partners have launched a new initiative that aims to reduce pollution levels, improve resource efficiency and reduce infrastructure costs in cities across the world. Up to 80% of the world population is expected to reside in cities by 2050.

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JANUARY 25, 2012

Bogota’s project will improve local air quality and noise pollution. On 29 December 2011, the City of Bogota enacted Decree No. The Decree further mandates the Secretary of the Environment and the Secretary of Mobility to consider requirements for monitoring and reporting. 677 to support the project over a three-year period.

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MAY 2, 2016

the criteria pollutants and CO 2 that emerge with the exhaust from the tailpipe. reported in their paper on a policy workshop convened in 2011 on the relevance of traffic-related wear emissions for air quality policy development, with the focus on non-exhaust PM emissions. earlier post ). Background. in Belgium. Hooftman et al.

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AUGUST 31, 2023

The United States actually has a regulatory environment that promotes larger vehicles, particularly pickup trucks and SUVs, as they’re not subject to the same stringent emissions regulations as smaller passenger vehicles. Originally published in 2011, the NBER study goes into all of the above without focusing on powertrain types.

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APRIL 6, 2011

If you don’t know how damaging plastics are to our environment here are two free showings on Earth Day 2011 – Friday, April 22 – of the movie BAG IT that will enlighten you and make you angry. From my great friends, Carolyn Miller and Transition South Bay L.A. and Sona Kalapura and the green city of Manhattan Beach.

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APRIL 2, 2009

Environment Minister Jim Prentice made the announcement on Wednesday. In keeping with the Government of Canada’s commitment to put these regulations in place for 2011 model year vehicles, the Government will proceed immediately to put regulations in place under CEPA. Notice of Intent , Department of the Environment.

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DECEMBER 3, 2010

First deployment by SITA Île de France of the electric refuse truck is expected to be in Courbevoie, just outside of Paris, by early 2011; a fleet of 11 vehicles will be operating daily before the end of 2011. mph) at full payload, with the added benefit of 100% starting torque. —Michel Bouton, CEO of PVI.

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JANUARY 7, 2010

EPA is also proposing to set a separate “secondary” standard to protect the environment within the range of 7-15 ppm-hours. The accelerated schedule would be: By January 2011: States make recommendations for areas to be designated attainment, nonattainment or unclassifiable. By July 2011: EPA makes final area designations.

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DECEMBER 22, 2010

A new report by the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC) provides a comprehensive overview of methodologies for estimating air emissions from shipping; describes technological solutions; and analyses policy options for reducing carbon emissions and air pollution in this sector. Resources.

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FEBRUARY 22, 2011

Black carbon and tropospheric ozone are harmful air pollutants that also contribute to climate change. The Summary of this assessment for decision makers was presented at the 26 th session of the Governing Council / Global Ministerial Environment Forum (GC/GMEF) of UNEP from 21-24 February 2011 in Nairobi, Kenya.

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AUGUST 17, 2012

Many pollution control and renewable-energy applications require precious metals that are limited—there isn’t enough platinum to supply the millions and millions of automobiles driven in the world. Mullite is not only easier to produce than platinum, but also better at reducing pollution in diesel engines. Kyeongjae Cho.

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AUGUST 29, 2011

According to the 2011 Global Online Environment and Sustainability Survey of more than 25,000 respondents in 51 countries, environmental issues such as air and water pollution, packaging waste [.].

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APRIL 17, 2009

Cornwall College is to hold a special day to encourage more staff and students to cycle to work to reduce traffic congestion on local roads and cut pollution. The aim is to reduce this substantially by 2011. &#. Tags: Latest news latest news pollution traffic congestion.

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