Environmental Studies and Forestry

International maritime regulation decreases sulfur dioxide but increases nitrogen oxide emissions in the North and Baltic Sea

W. V. Roy, B. V. Roozendael, et al.

This groundbreaking study explores the effects of European Emission Control Areas (ECAs) and maritime regulations on air quality in the North and Baltic Seas, revealing critical compliance disparities and a concerning rise in NOx emissions. Conducted by a team from the Royal Belgian Institute of Natural Sciences and other prestigious institutions, the findings highlight the pressing need for improved emission regulations to safeguard our environment.