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Sails make a comeback to cut shipping’s huge carbon footprint

Monday 9 Dec 24 10:30am

PHOTO: SEA CLOUD CRUISES

The international merchant fleet of more than 100,000 ships transports more than 80% of global trade. But it’s also responsible for about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions.

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