150 ways to cut GHG emissions NGOs from eleven countries in Northern Europe have evaluated national policies used to cut greenhouse gases. Result: some 150 measures. If all repeated some of the lessons learned by their neighbours, emissions would come down fast. Read more
Editorial: 1.5°C target can be reached In April 2014, the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) issued a report that presented a scenario for a pathway on how to limit temperature rise to 1.5°C .. Read more
Profitable to cut air pollution The monetised health benefits alone of less air pollution are up to 42 times greater than the emission abatement costs. In addition there will be substantial benefits to ecosystems, forests, agricultural crops and materials. Read more
IMO weakens NOx rules for ships A hastily adopted compromise decision that was taken without any impact assessment, despite the risk that it will negatively affect the environment and the health of Europeans. Read more
A changing climate creates pervasive risks The effects of climate change are already being seen on all continents and across the oceans. Read more
Persistent problems in meeting NOx limits Eleven EU countries breached at least one of their air pollutant emission ceilings in 2012, preliminary data from the European Environment Agency shows. Read more
Hidden costs make coal expensive Unexpected costs and technical disappointments have been recurrent while building the Moorburg power station – a project that is part of a 6 GW coal power expansion in Germany. Read more
Diet shifts could reduce nitrogen pollution Halving the consumption of meat, dairy and eggs in Europe could reduce ammonia and other nitrogen emissions by 40 per cent. Read more
Rise in agricultural emissions Aggregated greenhouse gas emissions from agriculture increased by 14 per cent between 2001 and 2011, according to new data from the FAO. Read more
SCR can cut ship NOx emissions The technology to drastically cut ship NOx emissions is widely available, performs well, and may even slightly reduce ship fuel consumption. The costs of installation and operation are modest and expected to fall over time. Read more
Air pollution the world’s largest environmental health risk New figures from the WHO link indoor and outdoor air pollution to around 7 million premature deaths a year – more than double previous estimates. Read more
Urban air quality getting worse About half of the urban population being monitored worldwide is exposed to air pollution that is at least 2.5 times higher than the levels recommended by the WHO. Read more
Harmful ozone levels over Europe Ozone pollution significantly exceeded EU standards to protect health during the summer of 2013, especially in the Mediterranean and Alpine regions. Read more
Diesel cars not as green as perceived In Europe, diesel cars have been promoted based on the assumption that they emit less greenhouse gases (GHG) than petrol-fuelled cars and many EU member states have reduced taxes on diesel fuel and diesel car sales. Read more
Europe’s biggest polluters Twelve of Europe’s most polluting point sources in 2012 were found in two countries: Germany and the UK. Read more
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