Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise "Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at Pacific Environment.
Pharmaceuticals Pollute Arctic Marine Ecosystems Scientists have found significant evidence of the presence and accumulation of pharmaceutical pollution in Arctic marine ecosystems. A new study shows that pharmaceutical pollution constitutes a substantial threat to Arctic marine species and that the concentration and possible consequences of pharmaceuticals in the Arctic Ocean have not been researched enough.
Shipping Company Fined NOK 1 Million For Having Sailed With Heavy Fuel Oil An Irish shipping company has been fined NOK one million for having sailed one of its ships with heavy fuel oil on board within the territorial waters around Svalbard, which is a breach of the Svalbard Environment Act. In addition, the captain has been fined NOK 30,000.
Environmental Group Warns EU About to Remove Black Carbon From Maritime Regulation The EU Council could remove mentions of black carbon emissions in the Arctic from the EU’s maritime regulation this week. Environmental activists warn that black carbon is detrimental to Arctic sea ice and needs to be curbed quickly and decisively.
Russia and Canada Opt Out of Voluntary Heavy Fuel Oil Ban for Arctic Russia and Canada will not be acceding to the International Maritime Organization’s 2024 prohibition on heavy fuel oil. Canada’s move is likely only temporary until it can formally adopt the underlying agreement, while Russia aims to use heavy fuel oil for at least five more years.
Surprised at the Level of Snowmobile Pollution in Longyearbyen New research shows that snowmobiles in and around Longyearbyen pollute more than expected. And the Svalbard air is polluted the most during spring.
