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Clean air in transportation

Creating clean air solutions for shipping and vehicles, while promoting public transportation and bicycles in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion and pollution

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that air pollution contributes to seven million premature deaths every year, and around 80 percent of people living in urban areas are exposed to air pollution levels exceeding recommended limits. Transportation is a major source of air pollution, particularly in the growing cities, and measures must be taken to limit the negative consequences to public health. Denmark is leading the way in creating clean air solutions for shipping and vehicles while promoting public transportation and bicycles in urban areas to reduce traffic congestion and pollution.

We invite you to explore solutions related to clean air in more depth below, find potential partners, catch up on the latest related news and discover real-life case examples of how clean air solutions can help solve your environmental issues.

Connect with us: Mie Johnson, Project Manager, mjo@stateofgreen.com, +45 4047 8001

June 24, 2019
News

New Danish cycling platform aims to inspire cities across the world

The Union Cycliste Internationale (UCI) and the Cycling Embassy of Denmark (CED) proudly announce the launch of a new online cycling knowledge-sharing platform.

June 20, 2019
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Reducing air pollution from cruise ships in the Port of Copenhagen

The City of Copenhagen, Copenhagen Malmö Port and CPH City & Port Development have entered into a cooperation to get more green solutions in the Port of Copenhagen and to limit emissions from cruise ships. The first step is the design of an onshore power supply in the North Harbour.

May 16, 2019
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World’s first: Copenhagen and Oslo want climate-friendly heavy machinery

Copenhagen and Oslo are collaborating on procuring climate-friendly heavy machinery. The two capitals are the first in the world with such an investment.

May 08, 2019
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Cities demand ambitious climate action at the European level

210 mayors from a number of European cities representing 62 million citizens in total sent an open letter on Thursday urging the European Council and EU member states to commit to a long-term climate strategy with the objective of reaching net-zero emissions by 2050.

November 14, 2018
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The world’s largest battery-powered passenger ferries set sail

New name, new style: The previously named HH Ferries Group, which operates the busy ferry route between the Danish and Swedish coastal towns of Helsingør and Helsingborg has not only changed its name to ForSea Ferries to reflect its environmental strategy, but has also officially launched its two long-awaited, solely battery-powered passenger ferries, which are the largest of their kind.

October 09, 2018
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Google car measures air pollution in Copenhagen

For the next 15 months, a Google car will be driving around Copenhagen in order to measure air pollution.

October 04, 2018
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200 new hydrogen buses to Denmark

The European Union has provided funding for 200 new hydrogen buses in Denmark.

September 24, 2018
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New app to alert Copenhageners about polluted air

The City of Copenhagen has allocated budget for an app that will alert citizens when the level of air pollution exceeds the health risk limit.

September 17, 2018
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Copenhagen walks the talk: Parties agree on green and sustainable budget for 2019

The City of Copenhagen concluded its negotiations for the 2019 budget last week. The agreement reaffirms the city’s sustainability ambitions via significant investment in green transport and the development of green spaces.

Case

Bus Rapid Transit System in the city of Aalborg to decrease private car use

A BRT is in development to connect the city while addressing congestion and a growing population

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Measures to improve air quality

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that air pollution contributes to seven million premature deaths every year, and around 80 percent of people living in urban areas are exposed to air pollution levels exceeding recommended limits. Transportation is a major source of air pollution, particularly in the growing cities, and measures must be taken to […]

Case

From Dirty Waste to Clean Fuel

The World Health Organisation (WHO) estimates that air pollution contributes to seven million premature deaths every year, and around 80 percent of people living in urban areas are exposed to air pollution levels exceeding recommended limits. Transportation is a major source of air pollution, particularly in the growing cities, and measures must be taken to […]