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Wind-Assisted Cargo Ships Could Halve Shipping Emissions
A new study suggests that wind-assisted cargo ships could significantly reduce their fuel consumption by choosing optimal routes. This could lead to substantial reductions in shipping emissions.
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New Scientist
If wind-assisted cargo ships chose routes based entirely on where the winds are better, their fuel use could be cut in half or even completely eliminated
2026-05-19 13:00 UTC