Greenpeace

Greenpeace: Scrapping ship in Bangladesh was a mistake

After Greenpeace allowed the Rongdhonu, formerly the Rainbow Warrior (II), to be scrapped on a beaching yard in Bangladesh, it stated that this was a mistake. This is because the scrapping operation was against the standards that the organization stands for.

As Greenpeace said, it allowed the Rongdhonu, formerly the Rainbow Warrior (II), to be scrapped on a beaching yard in Bangladesh. However, this was also done in a way that does not meet the organization’s standards.

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https://safety4sea.com/greenpeace-scrapping-ship-in-bangladesh-was-a-mistake/

How climate change threats Antarctic and the world

Climate change is a major problem affecting not only Antarctic, but the whole world. Antarctic is a picture of the world since it projects the effects of climate change. Today, parts of the Antarctic are warming three times faster than other parts of our planet, with scientists recording recently its warmest day ever – a distinctly not-freezing 17.5°C.

Changes in ocean’s temperatures are an important measurement for experts since they warm the massive Antarctic glaciers from underwater and make...

https://safety4sea.com/how-climate-change-threats-antarctic-and-the-world/

Four reasons why slower ships could benefit the oceans

In light of MEPC 73 and its discussions regarding reducing shipping emissions, Greenpeace focused on another issue. The organization said that ships must reduce their speed, which could provide many benefits in the long term.

Namely, Greenpeace presents four reasons why reducing speeds could make a difference for the climate and for the oceans:

1. Lower speeds equal less CO2

Ships emit more of everything at higher speeds. Putting a limit and reducing speed could cut shipping emissions by a third,...

https://safety4sea.com/four-reasons-why-slower-ships-could-benefit-the-oceans/

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