«Speed reductions, which are known to reduce emissions, would need to be maintained over a very long - term period in order to produce
regional air quality benefits,» said James Corbett, a professor of marine policy at the University of Delaware, who has studied the impact of the shipping industry on human health.
Not exact matches
«In addition to highlighting the
benefits of strengthening the NAAQS, this report can help guide local and
regional air quality management decisions,» said report co-author Gary Ewart, MHS, chief of the ATS advocacy and government relations program.
Beyond the climate
benefits of reduced CO2 emissions, reduction in these pollutants is of additional importance at the local and
regional level to address
air quality and related health concerns.
Congestion pricing would also lead to
regional air quality and traffic flow
benefits.