EU countries discussing framework for future emissions inventory

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The Swedish Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to the European Union that a uniform method for tracking various pollutants, and hazardous materials be implemented. The plan is basically what is in place in much of Europe. However, each country has its own plan, which means data can not easily be compared. Sweden hopes that this rather conservative proposal will be adopted. The three part plan calls for first monitoring greenhouse gases and sulfur dioxide. Then monitoring metals, like lead and mercury. Lastly, monitoring emissions of long lasting organic compounds would be implemented.

Strategy & planning, European Union, Sweden, Lead, Mercury, Mercury (Metal)

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Advanced oxidation of bromide-containing waters: bromate formation mechanisms

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Hydroxyl group mechanisms and the presence of hypobromous acid in a system are vital factors in the formation of bromide compounds. By evaluating a series of oxidant concentrations in advanced concentrations processes, it was revealed that hydrogen peroxide stimulates the reduction of HOBr/OBr, which in turn, leads to the formation of bromides. However, it was also shown that the steady-state concentration of OH radicals generate insufficient resurgence to maintain a prolonged reduction reaction.

Bromine Compounds, Research, Analysis, Oxidation-reduction reaction, Oxidation-reduction reactions, Bromides, Bromides (Chemistry)

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Pulp mills targeted by enforcement investigators

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Extensive Clean Air Act violations were revealed by an unusual in-depth investigation of the pulp mill industry in the mid-Atlantic region. The investigation confirmed that certain companies were operating under a permit that did not reflect facilities modifications. These companies are responsible for the release of more than 100 million pounds of nitrogen oxides, sulfur dioxide, and other sulfur compounds annually.

United States, Pulp Mills, Waste Management and Remediation Services, Public affairs, Nitrogen Oxide Pollutants, Pulp Mill Byproducts, Investigations, Wood pulp industry, Pollution control industry, Gaseous pollutants, Nitrogen oxides, Pulp industry, Sulfur industry

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