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Health Organizations Drop Ad Agencies Working With Fossil Fuel Industry - Health Policy Watch Over 30 health organizations representing 12 million doctors, nurses, and public health professionals globally have pledged to no longer work with advertising

Great article on #BreakFossilInfluence: 30 major health orgs will NO longer hire PR/ad agencies that work w/fossil fuel firms. "For 50y+ they have run multi-billion $ campaigns to misinform, lobby & confuse about climate crisis" healthpolicy-watch.news/health-organ... @healthpolicywatch.bsky.social

Between 2015 and 2021, #BlackCarbon emissions in the #Arctic have nearly doubled. A significant share came from ships traveling to and from EU ports, our new study reveals.

🔎 Full report: theicct.org/publication/...

‘Ticking timebomb’: sea acidity has reached critical levels, threatening entire ecosystems – study Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding

“Ocean acidification has already crossed a crucial threshold for planetary health, scientists say in unexpected finding “ www.theguardian.com/environment/... @lisabachelor.bsky.social

Urge French policymakers to end destructive fishing in Marine Protected Areas We claim that more than 12% of EU waters are protected. But is that really the case? The so-called protected waters in Europe are where destructive fishing, such as bottom trawling, is most intense in...

Urge French Policymakers to End Destructive Fishing in Marine Protected Areas

Cruise ships bombarding Cork Harbour residents with dangerous levels of air pollution Air quality measurements taken last week when cruise ships - such as NCL’s Norwegian Star - visited Cobh, in Ireland’s Cork Harbour, show air pollution levels up to more than 250 times higher than saf...

Air quality measurements taken last week when cruise ships - such as NCL’s Norwegian Star - visited Cobh, in Ireland’s Cork Harbour, show air pollution levels up to more than 250 times higher than safe levels recommended by the World Health Organization (WHO).

www.eureporter.co/environment/...

@fairseas.ie

🧵Ireland’s Minister for Heath, Jennifer Carroll MacNeill, the Minister for the Marine, Martin Heydon, and the Minister for Tourism, Patrick O’Donovan must take immediate action to protect the health and wellbeing of the residents of Cobh and Cork Harbour ...

‘Unprecedented’ marine heatwave hits waters around Devon, Cornwall and Ireland Scientists warn of profound impacts as sea temperatures rise by up to 4C above average for springtime

‘Unprecedented’ marine heatwave hits waters around Devon and Cornwall in the UK, and Ireland

Scientists warn of profound impacts as sea temperatures rise by up to 4C above average for springtime

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Poster and QR code calling health organisations to join the commitment already signed by 30+ influential health organisations for a Fossil Free Communications and working with PR and ad agencies that have no conflict of interest.

⚡LAUNCHED! #BreakFossilFuelInfluence. We call on health orgs to cut ties with PR & ad agencies that serve fossil fuel industry.
✍️ Join 30+ influential health orgs that signed #FossilFreeCommunications commitment
💡Discover simple & powerful step to align your voice with value.
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“The Romssa-Tromsø Statement issued by @arcticcouncil.bsky.social is a missed opportunity to acknowledge the impact that global climate heating is having on the Arctic, which is warming four times faster than anywhere else on earth" @sianprior.bsky.social

Cruise Ships Bombarding Cork Harbour Residents with Dangerous Levels of Air Pollution

Air quality measurements taken last week when cruise ships – such as NCL’s Norwegian Star – visited #Cobh, in #Ireland’s #Cork Harbour, show air pollution levels up to more than 250 times higher than safe levels recommended by @who.int

cleanarctic.org/2025/05/22/c... @sianprior.bsky.social #ireland

Greenland shipping firm Royal Arctic Line to end heavy fuel oil use Daily news coverage keeps the transportation industry up to date with maritime, ports and Terminal, rail, road and air cargo based transportation information,news and insights.

Greenland shipping firm Royal Arctic Line to end heavy fuel oil use www.ajot.com/news/greenla...

Japan must resist Trump's Alaska LNG pet project If Ishiba gives the nod, Japan will be buying overpriced gas and adding to global warming

Japanese and Alaskan climate advocates are coming together to tell Prime Minister Ishiba to refuse pressure to invest in Trump's pet project, Alaska liquified natural gas (LNG). The project is expensive, impractical, and would be ruinous for our climate.

asia.nikkei.com/Opinion/Japa...

Ocean with David Attenborough review – a passionate case against the ruination of the seas Released on his 99th birthday and presented in the context of his remarkable career, Sir David’s authority is matched only by nature’s grandeur in this visually stunning film

"[Attenborough] shows us an amazing vista of diversity and life, an extraordinary undulating landscape, a giant second planet of whose existence humanity has long been unaware but now seems in danger of damaging or even destroying. www.theguardian.com/film/2025/ma... @peterbradshaw1.bsky.social

Call for New Arctic Council Chair to Take Lead on Controlling Super Pollutants From Shipping Ahead of the Kingdom of Denmark taking over the Arctic Council Chairship from Norway next week, the Clean Arctic Alliance is calling on government ministers and Senior Arctic Officials from Arctic Cou...

Ahead of Denmark taking over @arcticcouncil.bsky.social Chairship from Norway next week, @cleanarctic.bsky.social is calling on gov ministers & Senior Arctic Officials from member & observer states to commit to curbing rise of black carbon & methane pollution from Arctic shipping.
bit.ly/ac14caa

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Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds Hotter seas supercharge storms and destroy critical ecosystems such as kelp forests and coral reefs

Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds @dpcarrington.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Atlantic Shipping Emissions Cut Agreed, But IMO Scrubber Ban Delayed As a meeting of the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) Marine Environment Protection Committee (MEPC 83) closes today, the Clean Arctic Alliance welcomes member states’ approval of a proposal...

🧵⛴️⛽🌊🥳Press release from @cleanarctic.bsky.social: Atlantic Shipping Emissions Cut Agreed, But @imohq.bsky.social Scrubber Ban Delayed bit.ly/mepc83caa2

Via Tradewinds Viewpoint: Why @imohq.bsky.social should ban the ‘false choice’ of scrubbers
Clean Arctic Alliance’s Eelco Leemans says impending MEPC meeting is a chance to revisit exhaust gas cleaning systems
www.tradewindsnews.com/opinion/view...

Black Carbon and the Arctic: What is Happening, and What Comes Next? The International Maritime Organization is finally starting to take action on black carbon emissions from shipping. What does this mean, in practice?

The Clean Arctic Alliance 2025 Guide to Everything You Wanted to Know About Black Carbon Emissions From Shipping But Had No Idea What To Ask:
bit.ly/blackcarbon25 @sianprior.bsky.social

Op-Ed: Three GHG Meetings in London Can Transform Shipping The International shipping sector provides an outsized and growing contribution to the climate crisis, already causing around 3% of global greenhouse...

🧵⛴️⛽🛢️🔥💰 Op-Ed: Three @imohq.bsky.social GHG Meetings in London Can Transform Shipping
maritime-executive.com/editorials/o...
@oceanconservancy.bsky.social

First UN World Day for Glaciers – A call to climate action in desperate times Accelerating ice melt from glaciers worldwide means an increased loss of freshwater resources, ever-faster sea level rise and life-threatening floods and landslides. In some regions, ice loss is al…

“The 21st of March 2025 is being celebrated as the first-ever World Day for Glaciers. ‘Celebrate’? Yes, we should celebrate glaciers and their crucial role in sustaining life on Earth for future generations,” says @iceblogger.bsky.social. Great stats here on the importance of glaciers 🧊

“Heavy fuel oil, also known as residual fuel, is what’s left at the end of the refining process,” explained @sianprior.bsky.social @cleanarctic.bsky.social

Once named world’s ugliest animal, blobfish wins New Zealand’s fish of the year Made up of blobby tissue and living deep in the ocean, the distinctive species beat the longfin eel and pygmy pipehorse in the annual contest

Finally, recognition! Once named world’s ugliest animal, blobfish wins New Zealand’s fish of the year
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/m... @evacorlett.bsky.social

Deep sea cargo fleet moving at record low speeds - Splash247 Ocean-going merchant ships are moving slower than ever. Average speeds across the deep sea cargo fleet in the first quarter this year are at a new low, according to data from Clarksons Research. Certa...

“By far the most effective way to reduce ship climate impacts is to slow ships down. A 10% speed reduction can lower the emissions of an individual ship’s journey by almost 20%,” John Maggs @CleanShippingCo @splash247.bsky.social
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⏳ The clock is ticking! With the #ISA meeting around the corner, it’s time for European countries to step up on #DeepSeaMining. Who’s leading the charge for ocean protection? 🌊🦑
🔍 Check out our scorecard and read more in our report ➡️ seas-at-risk.org/publications...
#DefendTheDeep

Humpback Whales Are Singing More: Number of Songs Has Doubled as Food Sources Became More Abundant Eavesdropping on whale songs over 6 years shows the number of days humpbacks have been singing has nearly doubled–with their food source.

#WhaleWednesday

Humpback Whales Are Singing More: Number of Songs Has Doubled as Food Sources Became More Abundant

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Low/Zero Emission Vessels & Wind Propulsion Survey - IWSA Welcome to the Low/Zero Emission Vessels & Wind Propulsion survey compiled by the International Windship Association (IWSA). This survey asks a series of key questions regarding low- and zero-emission...

Low/Zero Emission Vessels & Wind Propulsion Survey www.wind-ship.org/low-zero-emi...

Clean Arctic Alliance Reaction to Copernicus Global Sea Ice Loss Report Responding to reports from EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service that global sea ice cover reached a record low in February, the Clean Arctic Alliance today called on the International Maritime Organ...

🧊🚢⚫️🥵❄️Responding to reports from @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social that global sea ice cover reached a record low in February, @cleanarctic.bsky.social calls on @imohq.bsky.social & shipping sector to slash black carbon emissions from Arctic shipping: bit.ly/mar25seaice