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Rajesh Joshi, New York
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Jun 25, 2009 04:20 PM
LONG Beach has earmarked US$2.4m to try out a “sock on a stack” system that is touted to reduce 95% of nitrous oxide, sulphur oxide and particulate matter released by idling ships at quayside.
The system would be pressed into service for a year, to test whether it worked as advertised.
The board of harbour commissioners has granted preliminary approval for the US$2.4m budget, with a final vote expected this month.
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