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Cruise ships pollute more than cars
Carnival Corporation’s cruise ships emit more toxic sulfur oxides than all 291 million cars in Europe combined, according to a study by Transport and Environment
Higher Gas Tax Promotes Health
The interaction between health and transportation policies has been underestimated in the past. Researchers from the RWI Leibniz Institute for Economic Research have found that
Human Activities Increase Methane Emissions
A new study has revealed that changes to bodies of water can significantly increase their methane emissions. Methane has a much stronger impact on climate
Plug-in Hybrid Cars’ Real Consumption
A recent study has revealed that the real-world fuel consumption and emissions of plug-in hybrid vehicles are significantly higher than official test results suggest. Plug-in
Sunlight breaks down plastic into thousands of compounds.
A new study by the University of Basel has revealed that the majority of mercury in the oceans comes from gas exchange, rather than contaminated
Researchers call for higher CO2 tax
Scientists, managers, and politicians have jointly called for a significant increase in the CO2 price to limit climate change. According to a study by the
71% of Germans Want Speed Limit
A majority of Germans are in favor of a general speed limit on highways, according to a recent survey conducted by the insurance company Allianz
Mercury in Oceans from Gas Exchange
A new study by the University of Basel has revealed that the majority of mercury in the oceans comes from gas exchange, rather than contaminated
Improved Truck Aerodynamics Reduce Fuel Consumption
Dutch researchers have developed a simple but effective way to reduce fuel consumption in trucks by up to 7.5%. By attaching a funnel-shaped device to
