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New study finds that ship emissions from HFO and diesel adversely affect pulmonary macrophages

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Often referred to as scavenger cells, they absorb and engulf microorganisms. —Sean Sapcariu, first author of the study and doctoral student at the University of Luxembourg. Their open access paper is published in the journal PLOS ONE. Macrophages are white blood cells and are part of the immune system.

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Global WorldAutoSteel Project Presents Interim Results of FutureSteelVehicle (FSV) Phase 2 Project for Low GHG Body Structure for Electrified Vehicles

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Portfolio of innovative steel solutions that apply to full range of electrified or internal combustion engine vehicles. FutureSteelVehicle offers design solutions that can apply to any vehicle, whether for electrified or conventional internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles. Arcelor Mittal - Luxembourg. Baoshan Iron & Steel Co.

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ATA files action against EU, calling ETS application to US airlines illegal

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The Air Transport Association of America (ATA), the industry trade organization for the leading US airlines, brought action in the European Court of Justice (ECJ) in Luxembourg, calling for the European Union application of an Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) to be dismissed and declared illegal.