To decarbonise shipping, the IMO needs to move away from its fuel-centric approach

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International shipping talks are failing to recognise the role wind can play in the industry's decarbonisation, writes Smart Green Shipping's Diane Gilpin

Last month saw the conclusion of critical environmental talks at the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), the UN body tasked with regulating the shipping industry. At the 81st Marine Environment...

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