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ICCT finds growth in shipping in Arctic could increase pollutant emissions 150-600% by 2025 with current fuels

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MARPOL Annex VI sets limits on NO x and SO x emissions from ship exhaust, and prohibits deliberate emissions of ozone-depleting substances. Extending the North American ECAs into Arctic waters would provide additional air-quality and human health benefits associated with 0.1% Earlier post.). Upholding the implementation date of 0.5%

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WHO links 7 million premature deaths annually to air pollution; 12.5% of total global deaths

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Estimates of people’s exposure to outdoor air pollution in different parts of the world were formulated through a new global data mapping. The 2005 “WHO Air quality guidelines” offer global guidance on thresholds and limits for key air pollutants that pose health risks. WHO PM Guideline Values. g/m 3 annual mean.

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SCOPE Biofuels Project Releases Assessment on Environmental Effects of Biofuel Technologies

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SCOPE is part of the International Council for Science. Policies to enhance performance of biofuel production comprise: guidelines for sustainable biofuel production and tools to monitor their implementation; and product-oriented certification of biofuels. However very few studies include water use impacts.