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With the US and Israel continuing to strike Iran, leading the Middle Eastern country to target the Strait of Hormuz, Greenpeace has said that the burgeoning conflict demonstrates why the world needs to shift away from fossil fuels, particularly oil.

Iran strikes demonstrate why world needs to quit fossil fuels, say groups

6 days ago6 days ago5 mins

With the US and Israel continuing to strike Iran, leading the Middle Eastern country to target the Strait of Hormuz,…

Container shipping reached a two-year peak in efficiency in the final quarter of 2025, according to new data from VesselBot.

Container shipping reached its highest level of efficiency for two years in Q4 2025

4 weeks ago4 weeks ago3 mins

Container shipping reached a two-year peak in efficiency in the final quarter of 2025, according to new data from VesselBot….

Commodities giant Cargill has announce that its first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel has commenced operations, the first of a new fleet of ships chartered by the firm as it seeks to reduce maritime emissions and test alternative fuel options.

Cargill’s first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel sets sail

2 months ago2 months ago4 mins

Commodities giant Cargill has announce that its first green methanol dual-fuel dry bulk vessel has commenced operations, the first of…

In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances in Atmospheric Sciences journal has found.

Ocean temperatures reached a ‘record high’ last year

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

In 2025, ocean temperatures were higher than at any point since modern records began, a study published in the Advances…

Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth's oceans to absorb carbon dioxide

Microplastics impact the ability of oceans to absorb carbon dioxide, study finds

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Microplastics, small plastic particles less than five millimetres in size, are affecting the ability of the Earth’s oceans to absorb…

Spain, Denmark, Norway, and France are leading the development of green fuels for the maritime sector, new analysis by Transport & Environment (T&E) has found.

Spain, Denmark, Norway, and France leading the way in maritime e-fuel development

2 months ago2 months ago3 mins

Spain, Denmark, Norway, and France are leading the development of green fuels for the maritime sector, new analysis by Transport…

A new study has found that the decommissioning and recovery of submarine telecommunications and power cables tends to have a 'short-lived' impact on the environment, with any impact generally located in the immediate area where cables are situated.

Decommissioning submarine cables has a short-lived environmental impact, study finds

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

A new study has found that the decommissioning and recovery of submarine telecommunications and power cables tends to have a…

Freight giant Hapag-Lloyd has announced it plans to deploy e-fuels on trans-oceanic container ships from 2027.

Hapag-Lloyd to power container ships with e-fuels, commencing in 2027

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Freight giant Hapag-Lloyd has announced it plans to deploy e-fuels on trans-oceanic container ships from 2027. The Zero Emission Maritime…

Environmental association Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has criticised the agreements reached between the EU, the United Kingdom and Norway regarding North Sea fishing quotas for 2026, describing them as an 'opportunity missed' to establish a sustainable fisheries policy.

Deutsche Umwelthilfe criticises North Sea fishing quotas agreement

3 months ago3 months ago3 mins

Environmental association Deutsche Umwelthilfe (DUH) has criticised the agreement reached between the EU, the United Kingdom and Norway regarding North…

A new report by Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst suggests that nuclear energy could have a role to play in decarbonising the containership sector, analysing the technical, economic, and regulatory potential of integrating small modular reactors (SMRs) into maritime vessels.

Could nuclear energy be key to decarbonising the containership sector?

3 months ago3 months ago4 mins

A new report by Lloyd’s Register and LucidCatalyst suggests that nuclear energy could have a role to play in decarbonising…