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Proposal to ban HFO in the Arctic has landed – Russia secures loophole

A proposal to ban prohibit vessels from sailing on HFO from 2024 has finally landed. The proposal includes one exemption for the Arctic nations, however, and this causes several NGOs to voice criticism. Incredibly problematic, they say. Updated.
Photo: Staff/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
Photo: Staff/Reuters/Ritzau Scanpix
by MATHIAS BLÆDEL LORENZEN

A proposal to ban HFO in the Arctic is now ready.

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