Shipping
Why the Marshall Islands’ fleet exposes climate policy risks
The world’s governments have committed to moving away from fossil fuels, but rupturing the oil, gas and coal industry will affect the lives of millions
Remote-controlled ships could trim trade’s carbon footprint
Crewless ships would use 10-15% less fuel, estimate engineers, and could be running by the end of the decade
US, China resist shipping emissions curbs at UN meet
International Maritime Organization talks on a carbon target ended in watery compromise on Thursday, after a standoff between Europe and emerging economies
France, Morocco urge shipping to make ‘fair share’ of carbon cuts
NEWS: Six countries are calling on the International Maritime Organization to pull its weight in efforts to tackle climate change
Maersk, Cargill back faster shipping emissions cuts
NEWS: Global fleet should be improving fuel efficiency 20% a decade says coalition of 15 companies, urging UN regulator to set targets
US, Canada to reveal new climate change goals
NEWS: Canadian PM Trudeau says he has an understanding with Obama over important issues that impact both countries, with climate change a priority
UN shipping chief: Climate change is ‘top priority’
NEWS: The International Maritime Organization is set to consider an emissions target in April, says newly appointed head Kitack Lim
IMF calls for carbon levy on ships and planes
NEWS: Influential financial body estimates US$30 a tonne tax on emissions from international transport could have raised $25 billion in 2014
Shipping and aviation: Missing pieces in the climate puzzle
ANALYSIS: It’s not clear who is responsible for cutting greenhouse gases from ships and planes, after they were left out of a Paris climate deal
Paris climate deal must tackle shipping emissions, say experts
NEWS: Speaking at a side event of COP21, industry and observers warn the International Maritime Organization is letting key sector off the hook
Marshall Islands minister Tony de Brum loses election
UPDATED: International climate change advocate will leave government in January, after fighting for a UN deal at COP21 in Paris
Marshall Islands fires broadside at UN shipping chief over climate stance
NEWS: Soaring maritime emissions threaten world prosperity and survival, argues minister Tony de Brum in rebuttal to IMO
UN shipping chief warns against emissions cap
NEWS: A Paris climate deal must not curb maritime carbon as this might damage the world economy, argues head of International Maritime Organization
Shipping regulators wary of UN climate intervention
NEWS: UK and US envoys admit to industry the International Maritime Organization could be overruled on emissions goals
Why a Paris climate deal must cover aviation and shipping
COMMENT: If the aviation sector can fly Paris to Tokyo in three hours, it can – and must – go green, says Transport & Environment
Arctic ice melt to redraw global shipping routes
NEWS: Receding ice caps will soon make way for year-round passage through the Arctic, shifting the patterns of world trade
Why the Marshall Islands are rocking the boat at UN shipping talks
INTERVIEW: Foreign minister Tony de Brum has maritime emissions in his sights in the latest bid to safeguard his country’s future
UN shipping body shelves emissions target
NEWS: A Marshall Islands plea for climate action fell on deaf ears at IMO, leaving CO2 to rise unchecked
Cargo owners demand transparency on shipping emissions
NEWS: Big businesses like AstraZeneca, H&M and Volvo are choosing green shippers, but UN maritime body makes slow progress on global regulations
Marshall Islands move to shake up shipping on emissions
ANALYSIS: As the world’s third biggest ship registry, Majuro government has maritime clout and could push through emissions curbs