Reducing pollutants from ship exhausts

Engine exhaust from ships is one of the most pervasive pollutants in the world today. An EU initiative built a device that can remove gases and particles from diesel exhaust.

Ships use a type of low-cost diesel that is high in sulphur and other pollutants. In 2010, the International Maritime Organization put into place strict regulations on ship emissions to limit this major source of air pollution.

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