Wind-assisted vessels could make commercial shipping climate-friendly

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English - April 11, 2024 22:30 - 7 minutes - 13.6 MB - ★★★★ - 967 ratings
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Is a revolution in commercial shipping to take place? Eighty percent of all international trade is carried by sea, producing substantial carbon emissions. Following the successful operation of two giant wind-assisted vessels, a British company predicts that by 2026, half of all new ships will have high-tech sails. Malcolm Brabant reports. PBS NewsHour is supported by - https://www.pbs.org/newshour/about/funders