Green Car Congress
FEBRUARY 22, 2012
Twelve European Union Member States exceeded one or more of the emission limits set by the EU National Emission Ceilings (NEC) Directive, according to recent official data for 2010 reported to the European Environment Agency (EEA). The pollutant for which most exceedances were registered was NO x. Jacqueline McGlade.
Green Car Congress
JUNE 9, 2019
Spain, Italy, Greece, France and Norway are the most exposed countries to cruise ship air pollution in Europe. Among the major cruise ports, Barcelona, Palma Mallorca and Venice are the most polluted. These emissions form sulfate aerosols and fine particles that harm human health and cause acid rain and acidification of the seas.
Green Car Congress
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. Click to enlarge. —Comer et al.
Green Car Congress
JULY 2, 2012
2010 NO x emissions (all sectors) and ceilings for 12 EU countries exceeding their limits. Air pollution emitted from sources such as traffic, industry and households is still above internationally agreed limits in 12 European countries, according to newly published data. Source: EEA data viewer. Click to enlarge. Earlier post.).
Green Car Congress
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.
CleanTechnica EVs
SEPTEMBER 22, 2023
Most importantly (and obviously), they bring about significant environmental benefits by producing significantly lower emissions compared to traditional diesel buses. This helps reduce air pollution and greenhouse gas emissions, contributing to the fight against climate change.
Green Car Congress
OCTOBER 20, 2017
Emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs) from global shipping are on the rise again, according to a new study released by the International Council on Clean Transportation (ICCT). The study highlights that three ship classes and six flag states (country of registration) are responsible for the majority of emissions. Source: The ICCT.
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