by Beth Holmes | Sep 20, 2023 | Business, Green Energy, Uncategorized
Sail cargo may once again take to the seas, with ships trying to reduce their fuel consumption with wind power. It’s estimated that maritime shipping is responsible for about 2.1% of global carbon dioxide emissions. The fuel that ships use is especially dirty,...
by Beth Holmes | Jun 7, 2021 | Environmental hazards
On May 15, the MV X-Press Pearl departed Hazira, India with a cargo of hazardous chemicals and a belly full of oil. Registered in Singapore, the newly built container ship was bringing its load to ports in Qatar and Dubai. As the ship neared its destination, the crew...