France's first wind-propelled cargo ship successfully crosses Atlantic
A French company is looking to decarbonise the shipping industry, one sailing boat at a time. Its vessel Anemos successfully completed its first Atlantic crossing this week, reducing emissions by up to 90 percent compared to conventional fuel-powered ships. Each year, cargo ships emit over 900 …
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