December 6, 2012
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Air & Climate Newsletter December 6, 2012 |
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EU ship emissions directive improves air quality in harbours
To reduce air pollution levels in harbours, EU Directive 2005/33/EC requires all anchored ships to use fuels with low sulphur content. A recent study of air quality in Mediterranean harbours shows that levels of sulphur dioxide have decreased significantly since the Directive was implemented in 2010. Ships are a major source of harmful air pollutants, such as sulphur dioxide (SO2) and nitrogen oxides (NOx). Studies estimate that ships contribute around 15% of global NOx and 4-9% of global SO2 emissions. These figures are expected to rise with the increasing growth in maritime activity. Harbours, ... | ||
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Ontario government retreats on climate change
Ontario`s Environmental Commissioner, Gord Miller, says the Ontario government is backing away from its plan to reduce emissions of greenhouse gases (GHGs). Gord Miller today released "A Question of Commitment," the 2012 edition of his annual review of the government`s Climate Change Action Plan. The 2007 plan established province-wide targets for reducing GHG emissions, as well as programs for reducing emissions in six sectors: electricity, transportation, industry, buildings, agriculture and waste. "At a time when President Obama is focusing on climate change as part of his second term agenda," ... | ||
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