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High Arctic waters could be a step closer to receiving their first environmental protections this week as representatives from more than 100 countries take a preliminary vote on rules for safe, clean shipping in the region.
The vote, expected Thursday or Friday, is happening at a meeting in London of a committee of the International Maritime Organization concerning the proposed Polar Code.
"This week, it looks as if the environment committee is going to vote to approve the environmental section of …
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