Diesel pollution from the shipping industry should be expected to soar in the near future as shipping traffic increases, but the U.S. EPA has just taken an important step toward nipping the emissions trend in the bud.  On December 22 the agency announced that it has finalized a tougher rule for engines and fuel on U.S.-flagged ships, bringing this country in accord with more sustainable international standards. The new rule is part of an overall effort to reduce diesel emissions and other forms of air pollution along the coasts of Canada and the U.S.  It is an early Christmas present for port cities, which are most directly affected by diesel emissions from ships.  It is also expected to have a positive impact on air quality in inland areas as well, affecting millions of U.S residents. Read more of this story »

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Shipping Goes Up, Pollution Goes Down: U.S. EPA Issues Final Rule for Diesel Emissions