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Nina Lloyd

Shipping emissions to be cut by 30% by 2030, Government pledges

The strategy aims to cut shipping emissions by 30% by 2030 and then 80% by 2040 (Alamy/PA) -

Shipping emissions are to be cut by 30% by 2030, the Government has pledged as part of a new maritime net zero strategy.

Larger vessels such as tankers and cruises, which cause the most pollution, will be expected to decarbonise first under the plan, the Department for Transport said.

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