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Green fuels in shipping face major challenges for 2050 net zero target

Ships carry around 90% of traded goods and emit about 3% of global CO₂. The International Maritime Organization (IMO), the UN agency responsible for regulating shipping, recently set out plans for this industry to reach net zero emissions by 2050.

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Extend Water Metro to other districts: IMO Director

Kochi Water Metro project is a sustainable, non-polluting mode of commute, says Jose Matheickal, Director (Partnership and Projects) of IMO. He suggests Kerala make optimal use of its abundant inland waterways to reduce carbon footprint of road transport. IMO is working towards zero emission in maritime sector by 2050 &…

The Hindu

Global shipping has a new climate strategy – it's vague, obscure and almost noncommittal, but it may be pointing the industry in the right direction

The world’s largest shipping companies are starting to update their fleets for a greener future. Maersk received the world’s first dual-fuel methanol container ship in July 2023, and dozens more container ships that can run on alternative fuels are currently on order.

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Member of terrorist outfit identified himself as Hindu in custody: Police

A member of Ansar Ghazwat-ul-Hind (AGuH), a terror outfit, Saddam Sheikh claimed to be a Hindu during 14 days of police custody. Read further on Dynamite News:

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Why the shipping industry's increased climate ambition spells the end for its fossil fuel use

A revised strategy to reduce global shipping emissions has emerged from two weeks of intense talks in London. It marks a significant increase in the industry’s climate ambition.

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Global shipping regulator underwhelms with new emissions targets

New targets are to roll back emissions of freight ships that burn through millions of tonnes of dirty bunker fuel.

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Iceland volcano erupts near Reykjavík following earthquake

Experts expected an eruption after 1,500 smaller quakes were recorded in recent days

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Shipping emissions levy delayed but goals for greenhouse gas cuts agreed

International Maritime Organization agreement is inadequate to decarbonise sector, say campaigners

The Guardian - UK

Maritime industry agrees on carbon-reduction target

LONDON: The International Maritime Organization, overseer of the highly-polluting shipping industry, sealed a landmark deal Friday to improve its target to cut carbon emissions but green campaigners said it fell far short.

Bangkok Post

Countries agree to slash shipping emissions but not enough to stay within warming limits

Maritime nations agreed Friday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by about 2050 in a deal that many experts and some nations say falls well short of what’s needed to curb warming to agreed temperature limits

The Independent UK

Nations set to agree on shipping emissions cuts but fall short of aligning with climate goals

Maritime nations have been finalizing a plan Thursday to slash emissions from the shipping industry to net zero by close to 2050 but experts warn the deal falls well short of what’s needed to prevent climate catastrophe

The Independent UK

Presumed human remains, debris from Titan submersible recovered by US Coast Guard

The US Coast Guard says it has likely recovered human remains from the wreckage of the Titan submersible and is bringing the evidence back to the United States. The submersible imploded last week, killing all five people on board. The vessel was on a voyage see the wreck of the…

France 24

Marshall Islands, a nation at the heart of global shipping, fights for climate justice

I went sailing on a bright yellow outrigger canoe in the Marshall Islands in March. On board were Alson Kelen, founder of Waan Aelõñ in Majel (WAM, Canoes of the Marshall Islands), and a group of youngsters taking part in a climate justice workshop.

The Conversation

Shipping emissions could be halved without damaging trade, research finds

Findings come as nations gather in London to discuss new carbon levy

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Climate impact of shipping under growing scrutiny ahead of key meeting

Court has been told states are legally responsible for tackling sector’s emissions as IMO talks loom

Reuters

North Korea denounces UN over satellite, 'gangster-like' US demand

North Korea denounced on Sunday the U.N. Security Council for discussing its recent satellite launch in response to a "gangster-like U.S. request", and it vowed to reject sanctions and take action to defend itself.

Reuters

North Korea informs IMO of satellite launch between May 31 and June 11

North Korea informed the International Maritime Organization (IMO) on Tuesday of a satellite launch slated to take place between May 31 and June 11, the organization said.

The Independent UK

Mechanical sails? Batteries? Shippers forming 'green corridors' to fast-track cleaner technologies

Water transport is a cost-efficient way of moving goods and people — but it emits lots of greenhouse gases

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Global shipping is under pressure to stop its heavy fuel oil use fast – that’s not simple, but changes are coming

Most of the clothing and gadgets you buy in stores today were once in shipping containers, sailing across the ocean. Ships carry over 80% of the world’s traded goods. But they have a problem – the majority of them burn heavy sulfur fuel oil, which is a driver of climate…

The Guardian - UK

Pressure grows on shipping industry to accept carbon levy

World Bank among those urging levy to fund climate action in developing world and encourage fleets to upgrade

Newsroom.co.nz

Pacific push to decarbonise the shipping industry

Pacific leaders are being urged to front up to the topic of shipping emissions after submissions for the most ambitious decarbonisation targets yet are publicly released

The Guardian - UK

Inuit warn ‘rock concert-like’ noise from ships affecting Arctic wildlife

Calls for mandatory measures to reduce underwater noise pollution as melting ice opens up shipping routes

Irish Mirror

Top Irish doctor says it's likely patients have 'died as a result of avoidable delays' amid hospital crisis

"There is a very real likelihood that some patients will have died as a result of avoidable delays in the system in recent weeks"

Dublin Live

Concern over antibiotics shortage due to Strep A outbreak

Due to the recent outbreak of Strep-A and the fear associated with it, patients and parents are “more inclined to attend early”

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Cruising for a bruising: $$$s v nature in Milford Sound

As international cruise ships once again ply our waters, there’s renewed debate about whether they belong in one of New Zealand’s - and the world’s - most precious places.

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