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Looming oil spill risk in Asian waters as ‘shadow’ tankers proliferate after Russia sanctions
The number of ageing, uninsured oil tankers passing through Asian waterways has mushroomed since Western sanctions were imposed on Russia following the invasion of Ukraine. Southeast Asian coastal areas are particularly prone to oil spills, with a cleanup costing up to US$1.6 billion, new analysis finds.
Research cruises can be prohibitively expensive, so cargo ships, fishing vessels and yachts are being enlisted to help understand the ocean.
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Electric ships could be a breakthrough for China
Though they have only just set sail, battery-powered ships have huge potential for cutting transport emissions.
Studio EB
With the shipping sector responsible for about 3 per cent of global anthropogenic methane emissions, leveraging existing solutions will greatly help amid lacklustre regulations.
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