Emissions of the greenhouse gas nitrogen dioxide have been slashed by a FIFTH since February due to the coronavirus pandemic, NASA finds NASA analysed nitrogen dioxide emissions at 5,756 sites in 46 countries Compared 2020 figure with the multi-year average for previous years Revealed an average drop of 20 per cent from February around the … Read more
If humans ended greenhouse gas emissions tomorrow we would still see global temperatures continuing to rise for several centuries, a new study claims. Scientists used a computer model called ESCIMO to simulate the effect of different greenhouse gas emission reductions on changes in the global climate between now and they year 2500, based on records spanning … Read more
ExxonMobil is planning to increase carbon-dioxide emissions by 17 percent by 2025, according to internal documents obtained by Bloomberg News,. The amount is equal to extra 23 million tons of carbon dioxide annually, or the entire output of Greece – but it only accounts for emissions from Exxon’s oil and gas production. The added emissions … Read more
A Swedish design company has revealed its concept for a cargo vessel with 260-foot-tall retractable ‘sails’, which it says can reduce emissions by 90 per cent. The 650-foot-long aerodynamic Oceanbird vessel can transport 7,000 cars at an average speed of 10 knots, powered mostly by wind. A transatlantic crossing on the vessel will take around … Read more
Motorway speed limit will be cut to 60mph to reduce emissions in badly-polluted areas Trial project, introduced by Highways England, will be implemented in four areas It will assess the impact of slower moving traffic on roadside air quality in the UK Drivers will be faced with £100 fine and three penalty points if they breach … Read more
The significant reduction in vehicle journeys at the start of the Covid-19 lockdown – which saw traffic levels fall by as much as 80 per cent – did not reduce the level of toxic ‘fine’ particles in Scotland’s air, according to experts at the University of Stirling. A new report published today shows that harmful particulate matter … Read more
Breathe easy: Land Rover launches new cabin air system that promises to block harmful emissions entering its latest 4X4s New technology filter out fine particulates – often found in polluted cities It also purifies and recirculate air within the cabin so its cleaner than air outside Tech isn’t cheap, costing an extra £279 on Discovery … Read more
Mercedes car owners in Britain could be in line for up to £10,000 each after law firm set up a group claim over diesel emissions scandal By Ben Harrington, Financial Mail on Sunday Published: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 | Updated: 21:51 BST, 22 August 2020 Thousands of Mercedes car owners in Britain could be … Read more
Harmful air pollution from diesel vehicles is 23 per cent higher outside of London‘s current ultra-low emissions zone (ULEZ), a new study reveals. EDF Europe gathered pollution data from 231 sites in London and tracked levels of toxic nitrogen oxides (NOx). It reveals the five worst locations are all outside the ULEZ, which was introduced in April … Read more
Zero-emissions aeroplanes could take to the skies ‘within years’ thanks to British scientists who are developing technology that will allow them to run on ammonia. The collaboration between Oxford-based Reaction Engines and the UK Science and Technology Facilities Council could see ammonia replace kerosene as jet fuel. Unlike kerosene-based jet fuel, ammonia is less of a fire … Read more