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  "name": "The 2026 EU ETS methane bill",
  "licence": "CC BY 4.0",
  "attribution": "Full Ahead Maritime (2026), The 2026 EU ETS Methane Bill, CC BY 4.0 - https://fullaheadmaritime.com/methane-slip-ets-cost",
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