Environment

The nitrogen compounds released when burning fossil fuels are responsible for as much as 50% of the deadliest type of air pollution.

The fund is now open to applications for research and work that will help accelerate and maintain progress in sustainable fishing around the world.

The Commission has concerns the planned support may not be in line with EU state aid rules as it does not meet the efficient district heating criteria set out in the Energy Efficiency Directive.

A smoke-free flare system for Ahwaz Operating Unit No. 2 was launched in order to reduce environmental pollutants.

The pledges. worth almost €540m. aim to tackle key ocean challenges such as the impact of climate change as well as drive innovation.

The Office for National Statistics said while directly-produced carbon emissions peaked in 1972. total carbon emissions created by the UK economy peaked thirty-five years later.

A new report highlights that on days with low air quality. the number of people hospitalised by heart attacks. strokes and asthma significantly rises.

The International Energy Agency says this puts the cars ahead of heavy industry such as steel. cement. aluminium. as well as trucks and aviation.

The new requirement means all ships will have to cut the level of sulphur in their engine emissions to 0.5% or less. down from a current level of 3.5%.

Aurora Energy Research says 100GW of new renewable energy needs to be deployed. as well as 20GW of new nuclear and 3GW of CCS.