Two New Reports Highlight Threat of LNG Reliance in the Arctic
Ahead of a ban on use and carriage of heavy fuel oil – shipping’s dirtiest fuel – in the Arctic coming into force this July, the Clean Arctic Alliance shares two reports, both of which explore the future potential impacts on our climate from the extraction and use of liquified natural gas (LNG) for fueling the shipping industry.
The Arctic HFO Ban Presents A Cross Current For Shipping in the Arctic – Saying No To LNG Now Could Avoid Decades Of Continued Fossil Fuel Use
The Clean Arctic Alliance, which is a member of the Say No to LNG campaign, believes that Earth Day – and the impending HFO ban are perfect opportunities to tack and jibe the Arctic shipping fleet away from a voyage plan that includes LNG. Eliminating the use of heavy residual fuels, reducing black carbon emissions and choosing distillate fuels along with investment in energy efficiency and wind are clear short and long term winners to meet climate and sustainability targets without locking in potent climate-forcing LNG fossil fuel infrastructure for 30 more years.
