Air quality in the Port of Barcelona
Improving air quality.
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Air quality at Port of Barcelona
Informative video presenting the Port of Barcelona's commitment to sustainability and air quality improvement. The content is structured in three main parts:
- Monitoring and control: The video shows the monitoring station network distributed throughout the port, consisting of 8 automatic weather stations, 5 suspended particle collectors (PM10 and PM2.5), and 3 automatic air quality stations measuring NOx, SO₂, ozone, and benzene. A technician is seen inspecting the measurement equipment.
- Diagnosis: A circular chart shows the origin of NO₂ pollution in the city: 59.8% comes from car traffic, 13% from regional contribution, 11.2% from other sources, 8.3% from industry, and only 7.6% from the port. Historical data demonstrates the reduction of PM10 particles, the decrease in sulfur oxides (SO₂), and the control of NOx levels.
- Improvement plan: Details of implemented and planned measures are shown: Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) and hydrogen supply, shore power connection for ships, bonuses for sustainable shipping lines, promotion of electric mobility, environmental monitoring of construction works, and promotion of sustainable transport modes such as rail. Images of gas-powered ships, LNG trucks, electric cranes, freight trains, electric vehicles, and charging points are displayed. The video concludes by highlighting the goal of turning the port into a low-emission zone.