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How Black Carbon Emissions from Shipping Impact The Arctic

A series of six infographics highlighting the problem and threats posed by black carbon from emissions from shipping, with emphasis on the Arctic.

Find out why the effects of black carbon (BC) have more in the Arctic, the health implications for communities, why black carbon is increasing, and what actions are available to reduce BC emissions from shipping.

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The Arctic is changing rapidly
The Arctic is changing rapidly (pdf)

 

Black Carbon emissions from shipping are a special threat for the Arctic
Black Carbon emissions from shipping are a special threat for the Arctic (pdf)
Ships black carbon emissions are an increasing threat
Ships black carbon emissions are an increasing threat (pdf)

 

Black carbon is harmful to human health
Black carbon is harmful to human health (pdf)

 

Reducing black carbon emissions is effective and achievable
Reducing black carbon emissions is effective and achievable (pdf)

 

Measures to Reduce black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping
Measures to Reduce black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping (pdf)

 

 

This infographic is a compilation of 6 cards produced by the Clean Arctic Alliance, highlighting the problems and threats posed by black carbon from emissions from shipping, with emphasis on the Arctic. Find out why the effects of black carbon (BC) are felt harder in the Arctic, the health implications for communities, why black carbon is increasing, and what actions are available to reduce BC emissions from shipping.