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Study: Biodiesel packs major health and economic benefits

A National Biodiesel Board study finds biodiesel has health and economic benefits.

As the trucking industry considers the costs, challenges and social impacts of switching to alternative fuels to reduce its carbon footprint, the National Biodiesel Board (NBB) has released a report on the health and economic impacts of replacing ultra-low sulfur diesel with 100% biodiesel (B100).

Up to 45% of cancer risk could be reduced, and 203,000 asthma attacks annually could be avoided or lessened in the areas evaluated by switching to B100, according to the study, “Assessment of health...

https://www.freightwaves.com/news/study-biodiesel-packs-major-health-and-economic-benefits

Prioritizing Lesser Diesel Emissions and Increasing Standards

  • Air pollution from fine particulate matter (PM2.5) is increasingly driving the global burden of disease, and diesel-powered vehicles are substantial contributors.
  • Recognizing the public health impacts of diesel PM2.5 (DPM) , many countries have reduced emissions of DPM.
  • It is from both on- and off-road mobile sources over the past three decades.

A recent news article published in the X-Mol website brings out the challenges faced due to air pollution from fine particulate matter.  Megan...

https://mfame.guru/prioritizing-lesser-diesel-emissions-and-increasing-standards/

Survey: Sustainable trucking faces regulation and cost barriers

Convoy released a survey about sustainable trucking.

Sustainable transportation and logistics of freight is a growing concern for investors, customers and freight companies worldwide.

Data released Wednesday shows that truck drivers, dispatchers for fleets and owner-operators have mixed feelings about different aspects of sustainable trucking.

A February survey conducted by Convoy said that 75% of respondents believe fuel economy is an important factor to consider when buying a truck. That number jumped to 94% for respondents who said they are...

https://s29755.pcdn.co/news/survey:-sustainable-trucking-faces-regulation-and-cost-barriers

Ship Exhaust Emissions are A Major Cause of Worry, Say Scientists

  • Emissions from ship exhausts can have a major impact on air pollution, weather and climate.
  • Until relatively recently these have been largely unregulated, particularly in international waters.
  • Some ships in the open ocean emit large amounts of sulphates from traces of sulphur in the fuel, with a strong potential to alter clouds’ behaviour and pollute coastal areas.

When results of the new research were compared with ships measured in the English Channel (where emissions are controlled through...

https://mfame.guru/ship-exhaust-emissions-are-a-major-cause-of-worry-say-scientists/

9 Japanese Companies Establish ‘Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group’, Paving Paths To A Decarbonized Society

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Japanese nine companies (Note 1) have started the Ship Carbon Recycling Working Group (hereinafter referred to as “WG”) formed within Japan’s Carbon Capture & Reuse (CCR) Study Group (Note 2), and held its first meeting. Participating members are EX Research Institute Ltd., Hitachi Zosen Corporation, Japan Marine United Corporation, JFE Steel Corporation, JGC Corporation, Mitsui O.S.K. Lines, Ltd., Nippon Kaiji Kyokai(ClassNK), Nippon Steel Corporation, and Sanoyas Shipbuilding Corporation.

As...

https://www.marineinsight.com/shipping-news/9-japanese-companies-establish-ship-carbon-recycling-working-group-paving-paths-to-a-decarbonized-society/

[Infographic] How Coronavirus Reduced Air Pollution

According to a BBC report,satellite images of China has shown how the nitrogen dioxide level has gone down during the coronavirus infection which is a clear indication of the reduced air pollution levels.

Is it true?

Nasa said pollution-monitoring satellites had detected a significant drop in nitrogen dioxide over the country. Evidence suggests that’s “at least partly” due to the economic slowdown caused by the outbreak.

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http://mfame.guru/infographic-how-coronavirus-reduced-air-pollution/

Fossil fuels’ air pollution costs India ₹10.7 lakh crore annually, report reveals

Greenpeace Southeast Asia partnered with the Centre for Research on Energy and Clean Air (CREA), revealing that the global cost of air pollution from fossil fuels has reached an estimated US$8 billion per day, or 3.3% of the world’s GDP. Now, the report highlights that air pollution has a severe impact on the environment and the health of people, leading also to a major economic cost affecting mostly China Mainland, the United States and India, who bear the highest costs from the global fossil...

https://safety4sea.com/fossil-fuels-air-pollution-costs-india-10-7-lakh-crore-annually-report-reveals/

Polluting Ships Can Be Detected From Their Cloud Tracks

  • Researchers from prominent universities have used satellite imaging data to investigate the impact of shipping on cloud formation.
  • As ships burn fuel, they release pollution into both the sea and air, including sulphurous gases, heavy metals and other carcinogens.
  • Airborne particles of sulphur and oxygen (sulphates) emitted by ships are known to modify some types of clouds.

According to an article published in Engineering and Technology, researchers from Imperial College London, the University...

http://mfame.guru/polluting-ships-can-be-detected-from-their-cloud-tracks/

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