In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions - The Boston Globe

Contributing sentiments towards policy:

56% : In turn, melting Arctic sea ice can affect weather patterns around the world.
54% : Last year, the IMO was expected to adopt new regulations that would have imposed carbon fees on shipping, which supporters said would have pushed companies to use cleaner fuels and electrify fleets where possible.
49% : "The industry is happy with profits, unhappy with the taxes and not engaged in issues like climate or biodiversity," said Arni Finnsson, board chair of the Iceland Nature Conservation Association.
49% : Black carbon emissions have also increased.
45% : Even inside Arctic nations, which are most impacted by black carbon and other shipping pollution, there are internal tensions around such regulations.
44% : Glaciers, snow and ice covered in the soot emitted by ships have less ability to reflect the sun.

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