The global shipping industry contributes approximately 706 million tons of CO₂ emissions annually, making up 3% of total global emissions. Most containerships, oil tankers, and bulk carriers still rely on heavy fuel oil or marine diesel, emitting significant amounts of CO₂ and other greenhouse gases.
A German start-up is now working to revolutionize the industry. ICODOS GmbH, in partnership with the Karlsruhe Institute of Technology (KIT) and Mannheim’s wastewater management company, has...