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APRIL 9, 2020

The MOU between ABB and hydrogen technologies specialist Hydrogène de France (HDF) envisages close collaboration on the assembly and production of the fuel cell power plant for marine applications. With the use of renewables to produce the hydrogen, the entire energy chain can be clean. —Damien Havard, CEO of HDF.

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DECEMBER 12, 2013

EPA is announcing the availability of $4 million in grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing emissions from marine and inland water ports. DERA funds are used to clean up the legacy fleet of diesel engines that were produced before more recent environmental standards.

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DECEMBER 15, 2022

The funds will support the deployment of thousands of zero-emission trucks, school buses and transit buses to deliver clean air benefits to communities hit hardest by the impacts of pollution from medium- and heavy-duty vehicles. —CEC Lead Commissioner for Transportation Patty Monahan. The newly approved plan includes: $1.7

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OCTOBER 24, 2022

The Baltic Sea is one of the most polluted sea areas in the world due to the northerly geographic location, natural hydrographic properties, large catchment area and the semi-enclosed character of the brackish inland sea. A scrubber is used on ships to clean exhaust gases, primarily to reduce emissions of sulfur oxides to the atmosphere.

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OCTOBER 28, 2018

Air pollution—specifically PM 2.5 , ozone and NO 2 —could be to blame for up to 33 million emergency asthma attack visits to hospital a year, according to a new open-access study published in the journal Environmental Health Perspectives. Approximately 95% of the world’s population lives in places with unsafe air.

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MAY 29, 2020

With an ability to absorb more than 30 times its weight in oil, the sponge could be used to clean up oil spills inexpensively and efficiently without harming marine life. Oil spill clean-up is an expensive and complicated process that often harms marine life and further damages the environment. —Vikas Nandwana.

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Water Oil Mariner Pollution 243

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MAY 16, 2011

Data collected during a major 2010 state-federal atmospheric research project show that the first-in-the-nation regulation requiring ocean-going vessels to use clean fuel when near the California coast has been extremely effective in reducing sulfur dioxide pollution from ships, according to the California Air Resources Board (ARB).

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MAY 22, 2018

UK Environment Secretary Michael Gove published a new Clean Air Strategy to cut air pollution backed up through new primary legislation. The UK said it will go further and faster than the EU in reducing human exposure to particulate matter pollution. These proposals are in addition to the government’s £3.5-billion billion (US$4.7-billion)

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AUGUST 4, 2019

Funded by Pennsylvania’s share of the settlement with Volkswagen Group of America, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)is committing funding for a range of clean energy transportation projects on our roads, at schools, and at marine ports and airports. million settlement with Volkswagen. Camp Hebron, Inc.:

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JANUARY 26, 2017

To align with industry megatrends and boost its long term growth, Faurecia Emissions Control Technologies has reoriented its strategy and become Faurecia Clean Mobility. Faurecia Clean Mobility is one of three Faurecia business groups, the other two being Automotive Seating and Interior Systems. Earlier post.).

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APRIL 15, 2019

A lifecycle study by consultancy thinkstep, commissioned by SEALNG and SGMF, has found that greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions of up to 21% are achievable now from LNG as a marine fuel, compared with current oil-based marine fuels, over the entire life-cycle from Well-to-Wake (WtW). —SEALNG Chairman Peter Keller. Source: thinkstep.

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MARCH 20, 2015

The grants will fund projects such as retrofitting older school buses to improve air quality for children riding to school, upgrading marine propulsion and agriculture engines, and replacing long haul truck engines. Delaware River and Bay Authority is repowering two Tier 0 marine propulsion engines in one vessel with Tier 3 engines.

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FEBRUARY 5, 2015

While that report projected vessel activity, it did not explore the environmental impacts of increased shipping in terms of air emissions or the potential climate impacts from increases in short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon. The emissions report focuses on the low- and mid-range diversion scenarios—i.e., Earlier post.).

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MAY 25, 2012

European governments have agreed on legislation to limit the maximum sulfur content of marine fuels to 0.5% (5,000 ppm) for all ships from 2020, down from currently 3.5% According to the compromise, member states should endeavor to ensure the availability of the required marine fuels. for cargo vessels and 1.5% for passenger ships.

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OCTOBER 8, 2020

for $1,990,650—the largest penalty to date related to clean air violations for the state’s Ocean-Going Vessel At Berth Regulation. Half of the funds will be paid to the Air Pollution Control Fund, and the company agreed to comply with all regulatory requirements. Del Monte Fresh Produce N.A.

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Ozone Fleet Mariner Pollution 321

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AUGUST 25, 2018

Overall, the 2017 findings show the Port has maintained or exceeded the significant clean air progress it has made over the last 12 years, and has now met all of its 2023 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) goals. We’re seeing the combined benefits of our ongoing clean air strategies and increased efficiencies across the supply chain.

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APRIL 29, 2023

Seaweeds accumulate trace metals in such an efficient way that this process is sometimes used to clean up polluted harbors. the critical mineral composition of marine macroalgae) and Element Extraction from Macroalgae. Technical areas of interest.

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Wind Pollution Mariner Energy 284

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DECEMBER 15, 2019

After more than four years of close cooperation, testing and development between SAL and FUELSAVE GmbH, alongside project stakeholders EcoTune Marine, Clas- sification Society DNV GL as RO for Antigua and Barbuda flag, Carl Baguhn, MAN Energy solutions, M.A.C. —Sebastian Westphal, CTO of SAL Heavy Lift.

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MARCH 25, 2020

This puffy line is not just exhaust from the engine, but a change in the clouds that’s caused by small airborne particles of pollution. Pollution from ships creates lines of clouds that can stretch hundreds of miles. The difference helps explain how much industrial pollution influences clouds. NASA Earth Observatory.

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NOVEMBER 21, 2014

Eligible diesel vehicles, engines and equipment may include drayage trucks; marine engines; locomotives and non-road engines; and equipment or vehicles used in the handling of cargo at a marine or inland water port. Verified Marine Shore Connection Systems: up to 25% of the cost of eligible shore connection systems.

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APRIL 22, 2015

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) awarded $5 million in grant funding for 4 clean diesel projects at ports in California, Oregon, New Jersey and Texas. These vessels operate between Atlantic Highlands in New Jersey and terminal locations in New York City.

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DECEMBER 3, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency will award a $739,500 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act grant to Foss Maritime Company, Environmental Solutions Worldwide (ESW) and the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency (PSCAA), which are partnering to test a pollution-reducing device on two Foss tugs, the Garth Foss and the Lindsey Foss.

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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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APRIL 12, 2021

It’s still unknown if the abundance of the oil-degrading bacteria is evidence of chronic spillage, but indicates they are primed and ready to deal with blowouts or pollution from the industrial activity nearby, says Dr Tony Gutierrez from Heriot-Watt University. —Angelova et al. —Tony Gutierrez. Angelina G.

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MAY 11, 2017

The California Energy Commission awarded more than $24 million in grants today for clean energy freight transportation projects in Los Angeles and Long Beach and more than $12 million for other clean transportation projects. Several other ARFVTP-funded projects were also approved.

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MARCH 25, 2021

The California Energy Commission has awarded GTI and Sierra Northern Railway nearly $4,000,000 to fund the design, integration, and demonstration of a hydrogen fuel cell switching locomotive to support the Hydrogen Fuel Cell Demonstrations in Rail and Marine Applications at Ports (H2RAM) initiative.

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DECEMBER 23, 2009

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has finalized its new rule for Category 3 marine engines—engines with per-cylinder displacement at or above 30 liters. Air pollution from large ships, such as oil tankers and cargo ships, is expected to grow rapidly as port traffic increases. Earlier post.) Earlier post.)

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Mariner EPA Engine Emissions 170

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JULY 21, 2017

The document outlines a new set of aggressive near-term and long-term strategies for the nation’s busiest harbor complex to further reduce harmful air pollution from all port-related sources, assist the state in meeting aggressive greenhouse gas reduction goals, and ultimately achieve zero emissions for trucks and terminal equipment.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2024

Credit: peekaystudio/Instagram ) Tesla is said to use lubricating oils, brake fluids, lead acid batteries, aerosols, antifreeze, cleaning fluids, propane, paint, acetone, liquefied petroleum gas, adhesives, and diesel fuel at its Fremont Factory in Northern California. ” Tesla’s Fremont Factory. I’d love to hear from you!

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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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APRIL 27, 2017

EPA is announcing $11 million in competitive grant funding for the Diesel Emissions Reductions Act (DERA) Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. Marine engines. Grant funds may be used for clean diesel projects including: EPA-verified technologies or certified engine configurations. Locomotive engines.

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MAY 22, 2019

As a FLAGSHIPS member since the project’s start in January 2019, ABB has been working closely with Finnish research organization and project coordinator VTT and the leading global provider of innovative clean energy fuel cell solutions Ballard Power Systems Europe to develop an installation enabling a 400 kW fuel cell to power vessel operations.

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JANUARY 16, 2021

Diesel-powered engines move most of the nation’s freight tonnage, and today nearly all highway freight trucks, locomotives, and commercial marine vessels are powered by diesel engines. Eligible applicants include regional, state, local or tribal agencies, or port authorities with jurisdiction over transportation or air quality.

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JANUARY 12, 2014

EPA’s Office of Transportation and Air Quality (OTAQ) is soliciting proposals ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-14-02 ) that achieve significant reductions in diesel emissions in terms of tons of pollution produced by diesel engines and diesel emissions exposure, from fleets operating at marine and inland water ports.

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MAY 10, 2013

The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a $9-million funding opportunity ( EPA-OAR-OTAQ-13-02 ) for the 2013 National Clean Diesel Funding Assistance Program. Diesel pollution is linked to a range of serious health problems including asthma, lung and heart disease, other respiratory ailments, and premature death.

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FEBRUARY 1, 2017

for ships equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems, or scrubbers, which reduce the polluting emissions before they are released into the atmosphere. The new regulations require both marine fuel suppliers and shipping industry stakeholders to adapt quickly. Fuel oil with a sulfur content of 3.5%

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NOVEMBER 3, 2017

The governing boards of the ports of Los Angeles and Long Beach unanimously approved the 2017 Clean Air Action Plan (CAAP) Update , ushering in a new era of aggressive clean air strategies for moving cargo through the nation’s busiest container port complex. The group’s meetings will be open to all who wish to attend.

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