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White House earmarks $1.5B in push for freight decarbonization Dive Brief: The Biden Administration on Wednesday announced a national goal to transition to a zero-emissions freight sector covering the trucking, railroad, maritime and aviation sectors. The strategy engages business and community leaders to strategize how to direct a range of government resources to prioritize actions that address air pollution hot spots and the climate crisis, according to a fact sheet from the administration. The goal is to develop a zero-emissions freight strategy that aligns with the president’s existing pollution reduction efforts in the energy and transportation sectors. #WhiteHouse #FreightDecarbonization #CarbonReduction #ClimateAction #TransportationPolicy #EnvironmentalInitiatives #SustainableFreight #GreenTransportation #DecarbonizationEfforts #ClimateChangeAction #CleanEnergyFuture #EmissionsReduction #InfrastructureInvestment #SustainabilityGoals

New research uncovers the presence of harmful Volatile Hazardous Air Pollutants (VHAPs) in abandoned wellheads, proving it's more than just methane causing environmental concerns. Time to act on this hidden danger. https://whconsulting.co/ #VHAPs #AirPollution #EnvironmentalHealth #WellheadSafety #Methane #HazardousPollutants #SustainableFuture #GreenEnergy #ClimateAction #PollutionPrevention #CleanAir #EnergyTransition #EnvironmentalAwareness #HealthSafety #IndustrialPollution #WellheadHazards #ResearchMatters #BTEX

Today, I testified in support of Advanced Clean Fleets at the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)'s hearing. We need a plan to transition dirty polluting vehicles to zero emission. We do not need to continue using diesel powered vehicles to meet fleet needs. Zero-emission trucks are here. We have the technology to end suffering from diesel pollution and put us on a path to clean air and relief for families that live with the health impacts of dirty trucks every day. We need the EPA to grant California this waiver so states around the country can implement Advanced Clean Fleets as well. Swift approval of the waiver is crucial for communities burdened by toxic diesel pollution from ports, warehouses, and railyards.  This program  will dramatically decrease air pollution and save lives in the process. #AdvancedCleanFleets #CleanerTrucks

Many of the untaxed vehicles we remove from local communities have not undergone an MOT and are unfit for purpose, posing a real threat to the environment due to a significant source of air pollution through carbon dioxide, carbon monoxide, fine dust particles, nitrogen oxides and unburnt hydrocarbons. Therefore not only are we removing illegal and dangerous vehicles we are also helping Local Authorities promote a healthier environment in their community. For more information how we can help your Local Authority through DVLA Devolved Powers, please contact us on 033 000 20705. #localauthorities #devolvedpowers #dvla #illegalvehicles #roadtrafficdebt #persistentevaders #untaxedvehicles #pcns #vehicleenforcement #enforcementagents #environment #carbonemissions

As we roll into a new year, it may be time to renew your vessel pollution policies. We have created a guide on best practices to keep your plan current here: https://hubs.ly/Q02jvqHN0 #FalveyInsuranceGroup #MarineInsurance #Resources #MarinePollution #OilSpill #OilSpillResponse #SupplyChain #VesselPollution #PollutionInsurance #Policy

Unhealthy air quality in Milan has prompted the city to enforce a temporary ban on heavy motor vehicles during the day. According to the World Health Organization, the fine particulate matter level is 2.5 and exceeds the recommended limit by 24 times. “We need instead to face the air pollution problem with a wider overview and that’s the reason why we asked for closer cooperation between municipal and regional authorities to evaluate and change emergency measures together,” says Elena Grandi, Councillor for Environment at the Municipality of Milan. Read the full article here: https://hubs.ly/Q02l-BfR0 #airquality #pollution #smog #ghg #motorvehicles #temporaryban #milan #transportation #municipal

We often hear about new emission or air quality rules that have been adopted. Basic questions typically follow; what does the new rule mean, what do we need to do to comply, where and who is the rule meant for. The warehouse Indirect Source Rule 2305, otherwise known as the WAIRE Program, went into effect and been active for the past 2 years. Some companies still do not know that they need to comply. What we don’t always hear about however, is what are the expectations and goals for the new compliance rules. The American Lung Association recently published a report that shared and stated some expectations: “California clean air policies projected to save 20,000 lives by 2050 if fully implemented. There is no question that California's clean air programs are designed to save lives," said Mariela Ruacho, Senior Clean Air Advocacy Manager for the American Lung Association.” #environment #cleanair #emissions #waire #exommerce #logistics #warehouse

Pollution event: We are sponsoring WWT's Pollution Prevention, Management & Response conference in June. Mike Williamson, MD of the water division is speaking in the panel discussion on what is being asked of the water industry in AMP8 and investment strategies to tackle pollution problems. Find out more here: https://bit.ly/3TJVXtH #pollution #waterindustry #AMP8 #WorldEnvironmentDay

𝐔𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐌𝐀𝐑𝐏𝐎𝐋: 𝐒𝐚𝐟𝐞𝐠𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐎𝐮𝐫 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐞 𝐄𝐧𝐯𝐢𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 MARPOL, the International Convention for the Prevention of Pollution from Ships, is a key international framework protecting marine environments from vessel pollution. Adopted in 1973 by the International Maritime Organization (IMO), it complements SOLAS's safety standards with six annexes outlining strict requirements for handling hazardous waste. MARPOL ensures effective pollution prevention and the protection of our oceans for future generations. #Maritime #MARPOL #EnvironmentalProtection #Shipping #SakshamGroup #MarineConservation #PollutionPrevention #IMO #InternationalTrade #SustainableShipping #OceanProtection #MarineSafety #CleanOceans #Logistics #ShipManagement

Port equipment is a significant source of air pollution and greenhouse gases, exacerbated by emissions from heavy-duty trucks operating within and beyond port boundaries. By introducing zero-emission, high-productivity fuel cell solutions for port and maritime operations, along with providing high-performance power for various port vehicles like container handlers, forklifts, top loaders, reach stackers, and yard trucks, we can transform ports into greener environments. This transition will lead to the elimination of thousands of tons of CO2 emissions and airborne toxins annually. #hydrogen #zev #fuelcell #pollution #port #maritime #power #greenhydrogen