December 11, 2008
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Monitoring & Testing Newsletter December 11, 2008 |
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Calculating emissions from shipping
Shipping is a significant source of atmospheric pollutants, which contribute to climate change and have negative effects on human health and the environment. A new study has applied detailed methods to estimate global fuel consumption from international shipping, including for the first time, an estimation of emissions from the global fleet while in port. Developing appropriate policies to monitor and regulate global maritime traffic requires an accurate emissions inventory. Norwegian researchers used improved modelling techniques and input data to estimate fuel-based emissions for the international ... |
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Support needed to ensure investment in clean technologies, says ACEA
The European commercial vehicle manufacturers call on the EU to approve a multi-billion stimulus package for the European economy and to reassess economic measures in 2009 and 2010. “Regarding the automotive industry, the recent stimulus packages announced by the European Commission and the Ecofin Council are an encouraging signal. However, additional measures are needed to tackle the crisis and relieve the credit crunch”, said Andreas Renschler, Chairman of the ACEA commercial vehicle manufacturers Board and Head of Daimler Trucks. Renschler, speaking on behalf of Daimler, DAF, Iveco, ... |
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