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Ports can breathe easy over air quality

Port operations make up only a small proportion of total emissions, particularly in urban areas, according to a report by air quality specialists Arup. Emissions from vessels in the ports usually have a relatively low and very localised impact, said the document, which was presented at a roundtable organised by the UK Major Ports Group (UKMPG) on 12 September. Emissions around ports – particularly in urban areas – is dominated by ... [+]