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'The area has reactivated': Iceland volcano gears towards another eruption leaving Grindavík in precarious position

Iceland volcano appears to be gearing up for another eruption as more magma accumulates beneath the surface and the land around Svartsengi continues to rise.

LiveScience

Icelandic Volcano Eruption Eases As Evacuated Village Remains Off-limits

A volcanic eruption that rocked Iceland this week diminished in intensity for a second day Wednesday, though media reports said a nearby evacuated fishing village would remain off limits for at least another week.

International Business Times

Mapped: Latest location of Iceland volcano eruption and lava flows shown in new images

Icelandic Met Office warns more vents expected to open as lava flow continues

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Iceland volcano spewing enough lava to fill an Olympic swimming pool in 20 seconds

A volcanic eruption on Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula that began on Monday (Dec. 18) appears to be slowing down, but only time will tell how long the unrest will last, officials say.

LiveScience

Volcano Erupts In Southwest Iceland

A volcanic eruption began Monday night in Iceland, south of the capital Reykjavik, following an earthquake swarm, Iceland's Meteorological Office said.

International Business Times

India re-elected to International Maritime Organisation Council with highest tally

India re-elected to IMO Council with highest tally. Govt's commitment to global maritime operations appreciated. IMO is premier body overseeing maritime sector. Council responsible for supervising work of org. Assembly meets every two years, responsible for approving work programme, voting budget & determining financial arrangements.

The Hindu

Iceland volcano – live: Evacuation zone ‘still dangerous’ as eruption could happen with only minutes’ notice

Fears poor weather could hamper monitoring systems, as officials say magma could approach surface with little warning

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What will happen if the Iceland volcano finally erupts?

Experts have warned that an underground magma tunnel between a pair of Icelandic towns could erupt at any moment. But what will this eruption look like? And how far-reaching will its effects be?

LiveScience

Iceland volcano: Eruption feared as 10-mile-long 'magma tunnel' forms beneath town

Authorities in Iceland have warned that a volcanic eruption is imminent, with the town of Grindavík, close to the country's famous Blue Lagoon resort, evacuated.

LiveScience

Iceland hit by ‘seismic swarm‘ of small earthquakes in volcano warning

Iceland's Reykjanes peninsula has experienced a seismic swarm of over 5,500 small earthquakes, raising the possibility of a volcanic eruption.

The Hindu

Green fuels in shipping face major challenges for 2050 net zero target

Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO₂. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

The Conversation

Extend Water Metro to other districts: IMO Director

Kochi Water Metro project is a sustainable, non-polluting mode of commute, says Jose Matheickal, Director (Partnership and Projects) of IMO. He suggests Kerala make optimal use of its abundant inland waterways to reduce carbon footprint of road transport. IMO is working towards zero emission in maritime sector by 2050 &…

The Hindu

Global shipping has a new climate strategy – it's vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction

The world’s largest shipping companies are starting to update their fleets for a greener future. Maersk received the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship in July 2023, and dozens more container ships that can run on alternative fuels are currently on order.

The Conversation

Member of terrorist outfit identified himself as Hindu in custody: Police

A member of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), a terror outfit, Saddam Sheikh claimed to be a Hindu during 14 days of police custody. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why the shipping industry's increased climate ambition spells the end for its fossil fuel use

A revised strategy to reduce global shipping emissions has emerged from two weeks of intense talks in London. It marks a significant increase in the industry’s climate ambition.

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Global shipping regulator underwhelms with new emissions targets

New targets are to roll back emissions of freight ships that burn through millions of tonnes of dirty bunker fuel.

The Independent UK

Iceland volcano erupts near Reykjavík following earthquake

Experts expected an eruption after 1,500 smaller quakes were recorded in recent days

The Guardian - UK

Shipping emissions levy delayed but goals for greenhouse gas cuts agreed

International Maritime Organization agreement is inadequate to decarbonise sector, say campaigners

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Maritime industry agrees on carbon-reduction target

LONDON: The International Maritime Organization, overseer of the highly-polluting shipping industry, sealed a landmark deal Friday to improve its target to cut carbon emissions but green campaigners said it fell far short.

The Independent UK

Countries agree to slash shipping emissions but not enough to stay within warming limits

Maritime nations agreed Friday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by about 2050 in a deal that many experts and some nations say falls well short of what’s needed to curb warming to agreed temperature limits

The Independent UK

Nations set to agree on shipping emissions cuts but fall short of aligning with climate goals

Maritime nations have been finalizing a plan Thursday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by close to 2050 but experts warn the deal falls well short of what’s needed to prevent climate catastrophe

France 24

Presumed human remains, debris from Titan submersible recovered by US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible and is bringing the evidence back to the United States. The submersible imploded last week, killing all five people on board. The vessel was on a voyage see the wreck of the…

The Conversation

Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

I went sailing on a bright yellow outrigger canoe in the Marshall Islands in March. On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.

The Guardian - UK

Shipping emissions could be halved without damaging trade, research finds

Findings come as nations gather in London to discuss new carbon levy

The Guardian - UK

Climate impact of shipping under growing scrutiny ahead of key meeting

Court has been told states are legally responsible for tackling sector’s emissions as IMO talks loom

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