Large growth in East Asia's sea-borne trade has increased premature deaths and atmospheric warming in the region. New legislation could reduce these impacts in areas around China, but joint efforts are needed for region-wide benefits.
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Corbett, J. Shipping emissions in East Asia. Nature Clim Change 6, 983–984 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/nclimate3091
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