Arctic ‘dirty fuel’ ban for ships comes into force
Tuesday 09 Jul 2024

A ban on the dirtiest and most climate-damaging fuel for ships has come into effect in Arctic waters.
Heavy Fuel Oil (HFO) is a tar-like, thick but relatively cheap oil that is widely used in shipping around the world, especially tankers.
However, HFO is particularly damaging in the Arctic, where the black carbon it emits when burned speeds up the melting of snow and ice.
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