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What significant change is necessary to achieve the International Maritime Organization's targets for carbon emissions reduction?
What significant change is necessary to achieve the International Maritime Organization's targets for carbon emissions reduction?
- Implementing new taxation on shipping
- Expanding port facilities
- Increasing shipping routes
- Adopting different fuel types and ship designs (correct)
Which pollutant is NOT mentioned as being discharged into the oceans by ships?
Which pollutant is NOT mentioned as being discharged into the oceans by ships?
- Waste
- Heavy metals (correct)
- Oil
- Chemicals
What type of air pollutants do ships emit that contribute to acid rain?
What type of air pollutants do ships emit that contribute to acid rain?
- Sulfur oxides and nitrogen oxides (correct)
- Methane and ozone
- Carbon monoxide and ammonia
- Hydrocarbons and particulate matter
What is a major consequence of ships discharging pollutants into the oceans?
What is a major consequence of ships discharging pollutants into the oceans?
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New regulations in the shipping industry are aimed at which of the following?
New regulations in the shipping industry are aimed at which of the following?
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Study Notes
Environmental Challenges in the Shipping Industry
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Carbon Emissions:
- Shipping is a significant source of greenhouse gas output.
- The International Maritime Organization (IMO) aims to cut emissions but requires major innovations in fuel and ship design to meet these goals.
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Waterway Pollution:
- Ships release harmful substances, including oil, chemicals, and waste, directly into oceans.
- Such discharges pose serious threats to marine ecosystems and overall biodiversity.
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Air Pollution:
- Ships are not only responsible for carbon dioxide emissions but also release sulfur oxides (SOx) and nitrogen oxides (NOx).
- These pollutants contribute to air quality deterioration and acid rain formation.
- New regulatory frameworks are being implemented to encourage the use of cleaner fuels and advanced technologies to address these issues.
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