Author (Corporate) | Council of the European Union: General Secretariat |
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Series Title | Press Release |
Series Details | PRES/12/436 |
Publication Date | 29/10/2012 |
Content Type | News |
The Council adopted today (29.10.2012) a directive amending directive 1999/32/EC as regards the sulphur content of marine fuels. Emissions from shipping due to the combustion of marine fuels with a high sulphur content contribute to air pollution in the form of sulphur dioxide and particulate matter, which harm human health and contribute to acidification. The directive aims therefore to reduce |
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Source Link | http://www.consilium.europa.eu/uedocs/cms_data/docs/pressdata/en/envir/133246.pdf |
Subject Categories | Mobility and Transport |
Countries / Regions | Europe |
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