Global black carbon emissions from shipping totaled * in 2022. This represents an increase of ** percent compared to 1990 levels. Black carbon, also known as ''soot'', is created through the partial combustion of diesel, coal, or other biomass. This short-lived climate pollutant contributes to atmospheric warming and has been linked to increased rates of ice melt in the Arctic.
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OWID. (February 14, 2025). Black carbon (BC) emissions from shipping worldwide from 1970 to 2022 (metric tons) [Graph]. In ÌÇÐÄÆƽâ°æ. Retrieved July 23, 2026, from /statistics/1483319/global-shipping-black-carbon-emissions/
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