European Environment Agency critical of shipping air pollution

Published online earlier this month, The impact of international shipping on European air quality and climate forcingpraises the EU for reducing sulphur emissions, but is highly critical of other pollutants. T&E’s policy officer for clean shipping, Antoine Kedzierski, said: ‘This is not the first time an authoritative source has said air pollution from shipping needs to be properly addressed, and quickly. The EEA recommends better integration between air pollution and climate change policies. With Commission climate officials working on a proposal on monitoring ship emissions, this is the chance for action on this long-standing problem.’