• Flying Squid@lemmy.world
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    2 years ago

    Large ocean vessels like cargo and cruise ships are some of the biggest greenhouse gas producers on the planet, so I really hope this is a good way forward.

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      2 years ago

      At the very least they should have all long-since been converted to diesel instead of bunker fuel, which emits more carbon and a shit ton of sulfur, one of the worst greenhouse gasses. But these people give less than a fuck. Countries need to be willing to stop trade with vessels like this before even the simplest technical solutions will be adopted.

    • Edgelord_Of_Tomorrow@lemmy.world
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      2 years ago

      It’s kind of funny because this is true, but if God came down and changed all logistics to trains and aircraft tomorrow our emissions would rise enormously. Shipping is extremely efficient, we just do a fuckton of it.

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      2 years ago

      It seems to make economical sense to be utilising winds whenever they’re blowing. I’m no expert but reduced engine maintenance and fuel consumption at those times are the two I can think of. So long as the wind infrastructure isn’t expensive to maintain and use, this would be the preferred option sailing forward.