Envirotec Magazine

MAY 9, 2023

Dozens of health, environment and transport businesses and charities are calling for the government to change course on its Air Quality Strategy. Members of the coalition include Asthma and Lung UK, Impact on Urban Health and Campaign for Better Transport. Post-pandemic progress on air pollution reduction nationally is now plateauing.

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GreenBiz

FEBRUARY 18, 2020

In a "race to the top," more cities are gaining unprecedented insights toward cleaning up air quality.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

‘I believe air pollution is one of the greatest public health crises of our time and that good policy can help to reverse some of its distressing implications. If a DPF is faulty, a single vehicle can produce the same pollution as a three-lane, 360-mile-long traffic jam of vehicles with compliant filters. Government.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 25, 2022

Alerting PRThe development means the likes of local authorities, construction site managers, and transport professionals will be able to rapidly respond to high concentrations of air pollution. Users will also be able to generate warnings for episodes that last over 15 minutes, 30 minutes and one hour.

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Envirotec Magazine

MARCH 6, 2023

The last decade has seen some progress with studying plastic pollution, but there are still significant challenges, such as a lack of comparability of reported results, especially when it comes to microplastic particles. Few studies of pollution by MPs have been published in Brazil, especially regarding inland aquatic areas.

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GreenBiz

MAY 24, 2022

From creative financing to better walking infrastructure, these strategies can reduce traffic, noise, and pollution.

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Envirotec Magazine

APRIL 7, 2022

With decarbonisation legislation continuing to tighten in the UK, a polymer specialist has carried out a CO2 emissions analysis for contractors to measure emissions accrued from transporting district heating pipework and plumbing pipework to construction sites.

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GreenBiz

NOVEMBER 3, 2020

1 reason that a consumer is not an IKEA customer is accessibility," Angela Hultberg, head of sustainable transportation at IKEA, said last week on the virtual stage of GreenBiz Group’s clean economy conference, VERGE 20. Its sustainable transportation focus is part of its long-term sustainability plan.

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GreenBiz

JUNE 10, 2020

That's according to new data released recently by the clean-transportation-focused nonprofit CALSTART. COVID-19 also has shone a spotlight on the need for a resilient and dynamic transportation supply chain, as shippers across the country have relied heavily on trucks and truck drivers to meet unusual spikes and valleys in demand.

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GreenBiz

OCTOBER 20, 2020

Well, despite satellite images revealing rapid reductions in air pollution during lockdowns around the world, more people switching to telecommuting for good does not necessarily equate to lower carbon emissions from transport. Reorienting life around local amenities could help permanently reduce transport emissions. In the U.K.,

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TechXplore

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Ammonia, a main component of many fertilizers, could play a key role in a carbon-free fuel system as a convenient way to transport and store clean hydrogen. The chemical, made of hydrogen and nitrogen (NH3), can also itself be burned as a zero-carbon fuel.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 16, 2025

These heavy hitters include logistics and transport. The key for transport and logistics lies in converting to hydrogen. Here are three key logistics and transport areas where the UK should be ramping up investment in hydrogen in 2025. Its clear that we need to decarbonize heavy industry. But we need to act now.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 2, 2024

The researchers say that while the number of retention ponds and wetlands is quite small, in terms of the UK’s entire road network, the study has international significance as to the most effective ways to mitigate against the potential impacts of tyre pollution on a global scale. It was funded by UK National Highways.

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Envirotec Magazine

JULY 22, 2024

The Chamber Mead Wetlands were installed by South East Rivers Trust in the Chamber Mead local nature reserve in order to tackle sewage and road run-off pollution affecting the Hogsmill River, a chalk stream. The Secretary of State was also joined by Alan Lovell, Chair of the Environment Agency, and Defra Water Director Sebastian Catovsky.

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GreenBiz

APRIL 21, 2021

When most folks think of the electrification of transportation, they naturally think about electric cars. Electrifying these commercial vehicles will be potentially even more important than passenger vehicles for reducing carbon emissions and for cleaning up local air pollution. Sign up for Transport Weekly , our free email newsletter.

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Envirotec Magazine

OCTOBER 16, 2023

A new online tool highlights where opportunities exist to install nature-based solutions, such as wetlands, to tackle road runoff pollution before it ends up in London’s rivers. The seriousness of UK river pollution has come to widespread notice, especially in the last couple of years. It has gone live today (16 October 2023).

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GreenBiz

JULY 11, 2023

New York City’s congestion pricing plan could curtail pollution and pay for lower-carbon modes of transportation.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

JANUARY 13, 2025

This achievement not only places India among the global leaders in green transport innovation but also reinforces the countrys commitment to sustainability. Its increased horsepower and capacity could lead to a broader range of applications, from passenger transport to freight services.

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Inhabitat - Innovation

NOVEMBER 10, 2020

As massive fuel guzzlers compared to other transportation methods, ships exacerbate the emissions problem. To deal with the issue of carbon pollution by ships, several companies and organizations are exploring ammonia as a possible solution.

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Envirotec Magazine

MAY 30, 2024

A cellulose-based material protects artwork and sensitive objects from degradation by air pollutants, explains research-based startup firm Adsorbi AB (originating from Chalmers University of Technology in Sweden), which launched its first commercial product on 30 May.

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Envirotec Magazine

JANUARY 12, 2024

Launched in November 2022, and funded by a UK Research and Innovation (UKRI), the project examined the link between air pollution, behaviour and the cost of air pollution-related healthcare in the Sandwell area. Kate Barnard said: “With every breath we take, both our health and the economy suffer from the burdens of air pollution.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 26, 2025

Pioneering Liquid Hydrogen for Heavy Transport Daimler Truck is setting a new benchmark in sustainable transportation with its groundbreaking advancements in liquid hydrogen fuel cell technology. Such performance matches or even surpasses existing diesel solutions, making hydrogen a competitive option for long-haul transport.

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GreenBiz

DECEMBER 16, 2020

Pollution, poverty and race collide in many other disadvantaged communities across California — and the country — and some argue that the state’s climate policies haven’t helped. The overall "cap" lowers every year, forcing polluters to reduce their emissions or purchase allowances from others who do. As the U.S.

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Envirotec Magazine

FEBRUARY 24, 2023

A new briefing paper from Imperial College London attempts a deep dive on the pollution produced by the particles sloughed off from vehicle tyres. Even if all our vehicles eventually become powered by electricity instead of fossil fuels, we will still have harmful pollution from vehicles because of tyre wear. “We

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Envirotec Magazine

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Pollution is also often higher in lower-income areas. The significant drop in traffic will have had a positive impact, but traffic needs to fall still further for there to be a major difference in overall pollution given this comes from many sources in a major city like London.

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 16, 2020

New data from the Department of Transport also shows a near 50% increase in van mileage on urban roads in the past decade. This is concerning for London’s poor air quality given recent EDF Europe analysis that uncovered nitrogen oxides (NOx) pollution from diesel cars was already higher at study sites outside the centre.

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DeSmogBlog

JULY 15, 2024

At the Paris Games, just three of the sponsorship deals, those with Air France, Toyota and steelmaker ArcelorMittal, will produce more pollution than eight coal plants running for an entire year, according to new research from the Badvertising campaign ‘ Olympic Smoke Rings ’. Fast forward to the Paris Games and little has changed.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 20, 2024

Hydrogen-powered vessels and other clean fuel technologies are swiftly becoming viable solutions for reducing emissions in waterborne transportation. Clean Impact: Reduces air pollution and noise levels while drastically cutting greenhouse gas emissions.

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TechXplore

JULY 5, 2024

The transport sector is a significant contributor to greenhouse gas emissions in Hong Kong, accounting for 19% of total emissions. Supporting the development of green transport can help reduce air pollutant emissions.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Understanding the ‘Point of Use’ Model The term ‘point of use’ in hydrogen production refers to the generation of hydrogen directly where it will be consumed, rather than at a centralized location requiring subsequent transportation to the end users.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

APRIL 2, 2025

Air Liquide and cutting-edge advancements in hydrogen fuel cells and steel pipeline technology are paving the way for a revolution in clean energy transport across China. These measures ensure that existing natural gas pipelines can be repurposed cost-effectively for hydrogen transport, eliminating the need for costly overhauls.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Enhances vehicle performance, making it ideal for urban transportation. By focusing on both innovation and practical deployment, the company has developed a product that caters to the evolving demands of urban transportation. Micro-adjustments optimize the vehicles balance to reduce rollover risks and improve handling.

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DeSmogBlog

SEPTEMBER 4, 2024

Robert Noyes, Fossil Free Parliament campaigner, told DeSmog that the New Statesman was “selling its readers short” by accepting sponsorship from polluting companies and their lobbyists. It pollutes our politics and dilutes their agenda… Climate wrecking sponsors have got to go.”

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Envirotec Magazine

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

New research seems to find that people who commute by car can be subject to higher levels of harmful pollutants than those who walk or cycle to work. The study, conducted by researchers at the University of Leicester in partnership with Leicester City Council , is published in the Journal of Transport & Health.

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Envirotec Magazine

AUGUST 3, 2023

Surface cracks and biofilms on plastic particles might help spread pollution Concerns about microplastic pollution arise not only because of the particles themselves, but also from whatever cargo they might be carrying. Surface features such as holes and biofilms also increase this propensity to collect pollutants.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Practical Applications and Future Projections The hydrogen-electric hybrid HiAce van represents more than just an innovation in vehicle technology; it is a glimpse into the potential future of sustainable transportation.

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Hydrogen Fuel News

MARCH 17, 2025

Funded through the UK Department for Transports Clean Maritime Demonstration Competition Round 4 (CMDC4), the project represents an important step in decarbonizing ports and reducing emissions from docked vessels. Purpose: To reduce carbon emissions and air pollution from ships while berthed at the port.

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