A new study reveals that black carbon emissions from European shipping in the Arctic have been significantly underestimated, contributing to the rapid loss of sea ice. The research indicates that ships connected to EU trade, regardless of their flags, are major contributors to this pollution. Black carbon emissions have doubled from 2015 to 2021, with serious implications for climate change, as one tonne of black carbon has a warming effect equivalent to 900 tonnes of CO₂. The study calls for better regulation and tracking of these emissions to align EU climate goals with actual impacts. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)