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Air quality impact of diesel ‘severely underestimated’

Hydrocarbons are precursors to hazardous air pollutants including ozone and particulate matter. Hydrocarbons from diesel make up over 50% of all hydrocarbons in the air in London, a new study has found. The authors also estimate that they contribute up to half of total ozone production potential in London, and say future air quality control strategies must focus more on these pollutants. Around ...

Jan. 14, 2016

By European Commission, Environment DG

Evaluating the impact of air quality measures is essential

Recent research has investigated the effectiveness of air quality management at the regional level in Italy and found that some of the most commonly adopted measures do not always produce the highest emissions reductions. Italian air quality legislation was reformed in 1999 in order to comply with the 1996 European Air Quality Framework Directive1. At the time, the 20 Italian administrative ...

Jan. 29, 2010

By Science for Environment Policy - European Commission DG Environment News Alert Service

EU states approve new air quality directive

EU citizens will soon be better protected from the negative health effects of fine dust particles, thanks to a new directive on ambient air quality and cleaner air for Europe. The legal text was adopted at the Council meeting on on Monday in Luxembourg, following an agreement with the European Parliament under the conciliation procedure. It foresees a limit of 25 µg/m3 for the ...

Apr. 14, 2008

By EU Council of Ministers

Cycle rally highlights London’s poor air quality

Vivienne Westwood and Duffy joined a crowd of cyclists on the ‘Cleaner Air Bike Ride’ that took place during the Urban Outdoor Festival in Camden on Saturday 5th July. The event was designed to raise awareness of several environmental issues including climate change, air quality and the benefits of cycling rather than petrol/diesel transport. Singer-songwriter Duffy mingled with the ...

Jul. 11, 2014

By Air Monitors Ltd.

EPA Announces $1 Million for Tribal Applicants to Upgrade Diesel Engines EPA seeks to reduce emissions from older engines impacting tribal communities

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is announcing the availability of $1 million in grant funding for tribal applicants to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing air pollutants from diesel exhaust such as nitrogen oxides (NOX) and particulate matter (PM), which are linked to respiratory problems. “EPA is committed to improving air quality on tribal lands,” said Chris ...

May 18, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

USD$20 million available for clean diesel projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is announcing the availability of up to $20 million in FY 2012 grant funding to establish clean diesel projects aimed at reducing harmful pollution from the nation's existing fleet of diesel engines and improving air quality and Americans’ health. In addition to these grants, approximately $9 million will be available through direct state ...

Apr. 23, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Diesel scrappage scheme supported by vehicle recycling specialist

The RAC’s call for an incentivised scrappage scheme that will abolish the most polluting diesel cars from UK roads has been backed by vehicle recycling specialist Remove My Car, which is looking to play a leading role in making roads cleaner. The company, which recently headlined CARS, the leading event for vehicle recyclers, is looking to the government to provide an extra ...

Jun. 30, 2014

By Remove My Car

Air quality in Europe: pollution levels have dropped, but health concerns remain

Some progress has been made towards improving air quality in Europe with levels of sulphur dioxide, carbon monoxide and benzene all falling substantially in recent years, a new report from the European Environment Agency (EEA) concludes. However, threats to human health and ecosystems remain, and urban citizens’ exposure to high levels of particulate matter (PM) and ozone are a particular ...

Jan. 9, 2014

By European Commission, Environment DG

EPA Awards $30 Million for Clean Diesel Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is awarding $30 million for clean diesel projects as part of its ongoing campaign to reduce harmful diesel exhaust that can lead to asthma attacks and premature deaths. The Diesel Emission Reduction Program, also known as DERA, is designed to replace, retrofit or repower older diesel-powered engines like marine vessels, locomotives, trucks and buses. ...

Oct. 11, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Southeast Diesel Collaborative Leadership Award Winners Announced

This week at the Southeast Diesel Collaborative (SEDC) 9th Annual Partners Meeting in Atlanta, GA, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Region 4 Regional Administrator Heather McTeer Toney and Office of the EPA Administrator Acting Senior Advisor on Environmental Justice Mustafa Ali, on behalf of the SEDC, presented the SEDC Leadership Awards to the 2013 winners. The SEDC Leadership ...

Sep. 19, 2014

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA agreement with BASF Corp. on air pollution from Wyandotte Plant brings clean diesel project to Wayne County

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has reached an agreement with BASF Corp. regarding alleged violations of the Clean Air Act at its Wyandotte, Michigan, chemical manufacturing facility. Under a consent agreement and final order, BASF has agreed to pay a $788,048 penalty and spend at least $250,000 on a supplemental environmental project to retrofit or replace municipal diesel engines in ...

Jun. 27, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA to clean up diesel ship pollution nationwide

The Environmental Protection Agency has announced that it is taking steps under a new global agreement to reduce ship pollution within 200 miles of US shores. Under the new proposal, US and foreign-flagged ships in this area will be required to use dramatically cleaner fuel and more effective pollution controls for their engines. Once implemented, the proposal will significantly improve air ...

Mar. 31, 2009

By Natural Resources Defense Council

Cleaner Air in Middle Georgia Anticipated As Clean Diesel Fuel Becomes Widely Available

(Atlanta, Ga. - Oct. 30, 2006) Today, EPA Deputy Regional Administrator Stan Meiburg joined state and local officials in Macon, Ga. to herald the smooth transition to cleaner-burning diesel at service stations in the middle Georgia area. This action was completed before the date (October 15, 2006) by which Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel (ULSD) for use in diesel-powered highway vehicles was ...

Oct. 31, 2006

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

Free Air Quality Alerts Available as Summer Smog Season Starts Soon

With the onset of warmer weather, EPA reminds New Englanders to be aware of the increased risk of ground-level ozone and fine particle air pollution (when combined, often referred to as smog), and take health precautions when smog levels are high. EPA and states continue to offer free resources for citizens to monitor the latest air quality forecasts. “Air pollution can have significant ...

Apr. 27, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

US brings in stringent new air quality standard to protect public health

The US Environmental Protection Agency has introduced its most stringent 8-hour standard ever for ozone, revising the standards for the first time in more than a decade. The agency said it based the changes on the most recent scientific evidence about the effects of ozone, the primary component of smog. “America’s air is cleaner today than it was a generation ago. By meeting the requirement of ...

Mar. 13, 2008

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA provides $1.5 million for clean diesel upgrades in Massachusetts; Clean diesel projects reduce early deaths and asthma attacks, boost local economy

The U.S. EPA is providing over $1.5 million for four projects in Massachusetts to improve air quality through rapid deployment of clean diesel technologies. The EPA funds are part of a larger collaborative effort between EPA and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and several other organizations, to leverage significant resources to reduce diesel emissions, improve public health, and promote clean ...

Sep. 19, 2011

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Awards Funds to Oregon to Reduce Harmful Diesel Emissions in Portland

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced a $1.5 million Diesel Emission Reduction Act grant to the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) that ultimately will remove tons of air pollution from diesel-fueled activities at and near the Port of Portland. EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy announced the grant at an event this morning in North Portland with Oregon DEQ ...

Apr. 21, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. EPA Awards $3.2 Million to Reduce Diesel Emissions in California

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has awarded $3,258,639 in Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) funding to California to reduce diesel, greenhouse gas and black carbon emissions from large polluting diesel sources, such as trucks and buses. “By promoting clean diesel technologies, we can improve air quality, support green jobs, and fight global climate change,” said Jared ...

Oct. 22, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

EPA Awards Clean Diesel Grants in 21 States, Puerto Rico

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded $8 million to communities in 21 states and Puerto Rico to reduce emissions from the nation’s existing fleet of diesel engines through the agency’s Diesel Emission Reduction Act (DERA) program. The grants will fund projects such as retrofitting older school buses to improve air quality for children riding to school, upgrading ...

Mar. 20, 2015

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

U.S. EPA Awards Over $5 Million to California for Clean Diesel Projects

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) recently awarded over $5 million in grants for clean diesel projects in California. This was part of the agency’s ongoing national campaign with $30 million being awarded to reduce harmful diesel exhaust that can lead to asthma attacks and premature deaths. “Five major metropolitan areas in California, some with the poorest air quality in ...

Oct. 15, 2012

By US EPA - Environmental Protection Agency

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