17th March 2023 – Martha Henriques
The world is reliant on international shipping, but carbon emissions from the sector are growing. Martha Henriques asks how an ancient form of transportation can inspire the next generation of sustainable ships.
Spend a moment looking at the things around you – from the phone you’re holding to the clothes you’re wearing – the odds are that roughly 90% of everything you own came to you over the ocean. …
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20230310-will-shipping-return-to-its-ancient-roots