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A global coalition pushes the IMO to enforce cleaner fuels in the Arctic to combat black carbon's extreme warming impact, stalled by geopolitics and industry resistance.
Rising Arctic temperatures are accelerating sea ice melt, increasing ship traffic through previously frozen routes and boosting black carbon emissions—soot from ships that darkens ice and amplifies warming.
A coalition including France, Germany, Denmark, and the Solomon Islands is urging the International Maritime Organization to mandate cleaner "polar fuels" for ships north of the 60th parallel to reduce pollution.
Despite a 2024 ban on heavy fuel oil in the Arctic, loopholes have limited its impact.
Progress is hindered by geopolitical tensions, including U.S. political figures advocating for greater Arctic influence and opposing climate regulations, as well as resistance from powerful industries like fishing in nations such as Iceland.
Environmental concerns remain secondary to strategic and economic interests, delaying meaningful action on black carbon, which has a warming effect 1,600 times stronger than carbon dioxide over two decades.
Una coalición global presiona a la OMI para que imponga combustibles más limpios en el Ártico para combatir el impacto extremo del calentamiento del carbono negro, estancado por la geopolítica y la resistencia de la industria.