26JAN2018 - NEWS - Clean Arctic Alliance issues position statement for ban on HFO in Arctic

The Use of Heavy Fuel Oil by Vessels Operating in the Arctic:

POSES A MAJOR RISK TO THE ARCTIC MARINE ENVIRONMENT

PRODUCES HARMFUL EMISSIONS THAT NEGATIVELY IMPACT THE GLOBAL CLIMATE

THREATENS THE FOOD SECURITY, LIVELIHOOD AND WAY OF LIFE OF ARCTIC COMMUNITIES

PRODUCES EMISSIONS THAT IMPACT HUMAN HEALTH

IS EXPECTED TO INCREASE AS VESSEL TRAFFIC IN THE ARCTIC INCREASES