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In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

Arctic shipping soot accelerates sea-ice melt, worsening global warming and weather, while The Independent seeks donations to fund on-the-ground journalism without paywalls.

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Air passengers exposed to extremely high levels of ultrafine particle pollution, study finds

Ultrafine particles are impossible to see and are often missed by conventional monitoring techniques, and therefore they are not covered by air pollution laws. In 2021, the Dutch Health Council and the World Health Organization (WHO) highlighted the growing evidence that ultrafine particles are damaging our health. This includes 75 studies, mostly relating to lung inflammation, blood pressure and heart problems, along with risks to foetal growth. Technical differences between the studies, however, meant that the WHO was unable to set a standard.

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In the Arctic, the major climate threat of black carbon is overshadowed by geopolitical tensions

Air passengers exposed to extremely high levels of ultrafine particle pollution, study finds

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