UK pushes for zero international shipping emissions by 2050

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The UK Government has called for a global net-zero emissions target by 2050 for the shipping industry at the start of London International Shipping Week.

This move needs to be agreed through the International Maritime Organisation (IMO).

Currently, the shipping industry accounts for 3% of global greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions.

This new target set for the sector comes as the government launches the greenest ever London International Shipping Week, which builds on initiatives to reduce emissions...

https://www.ship-technology.com/news/uk-zero-international-shipping-emissions-2050/

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