World – Page 40
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NewsPort operator pursues hybrid pioneering goal
A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.
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NewsUK ports share efforts to combat plastic
UK ports have shared some of the huge range of initiatives they’re leading to combat plastic waste entering rivers and seas to mark the environment day of London International Shipping Week.
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NewsTide model to aid Australia’s blue economy
A tidal study project and resulting tide model developed by an Australian port authority has paved the way for a national tide model which is expected to contribute to Australia’s ‘blue economy’.
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NewsUS port cuts emissions despite being busier
Efforts by a California port to reduce air pollution have paid off, with the latest analysis showing an 87% cut in diesel emissions despite increased throughput.
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NewsNo air pollution found at Australian port
Air quality monitoring by an Australian port operator has found no evidence of air pollution due to port operations.
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NewsCalifornia port celebrates ‘Green Port Month’
A Californian port is celebrating September as ‘Green Port Month’ with environmental awards, employee educational events and by sponsoring a cleanup site.
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NewsPlastic pellet pollution challenge launched
A European port has launched a challenge to find the ideal solution for plastic pellet pollution.
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NewsWiping out washed up waste
A UK port has taken steps to begin addressing the issue of washed up waste.
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NewsEmissions target set for Australian ports
An Australian port management group has a launched a sustainability plan to help it minimise its environmental impact.
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NewsCalifornia port gives US$1m to community
A port in California has selected 30 local organisations to receive a total of US$1m in grants for FY 2019/20 under its Community Investment Sponsorship Program.
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NewsAfrican port takes anti-plastic stance
A government official in Africa has called for better plastic management and a crackdown on the importing of waste products through ports.
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NewsBuilding sustainability at Stockholm Norvik
Constructing a new port is a major infrastructure challenge. But in Stockholm, it is also an opportunity to address environmental and climate challenges, says Chloé Farand
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NewsUS Port gives US$1.3m for community projects
A US port has awarded more than US$1.3m through its community grants programme for 16 proposed projects to improve air quality and energy efficiency at facilities used by the public.
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NewsRussian port cuts pollution
A Russian port operator aims to improve sustainability and reduce pollution by upgrading its environmental protection equipment and modernising environmental facilities.
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NewsCalifornia community cleans up
A California coastal community is preparing to clean up its coastline as part of a traditional environmental initiative.
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NewsRail service cuts emissions
A trial rail route between two UK ports is to be made permanent to reduce cargo emissions.
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NewsSpeedy transit with electric hyperloop
An electric hyperloop project linking central Pune to a Mumbai port will help cut emissions, take trucks off the road and speed up port operations.
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NewsGlobal collaboration to reduce ship emissions
Canada’s Vancouver Fraser Port has launched several environmental initiatives. Christine Rigby, environmental specialist-air emissions at the port, explains what’s driving them
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NewsElectric tug progresses zero-emission goal
A New Zealand port authority has ordered an electric port tug as part of its goal to become zero-emission by 2040.
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NewsConservation partnership champions trees
A Middle East port partnership will see the planting of 600 trees to support environmental conservation.
