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Published online 10 November 2003 | Nature | doi:10.1038/news031103-18
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New estimate doubles shipping emissions
Tankers and trawlers may release as much nitrogen oxide into atmosphere as US.
The amount of pollutants belched into the atmosphere by international shipping could be double previous estimates, suggests a new analysis. If the figures are confirmed, regulations and climate models may need revising.
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