30May 2024
“GLOBAL TRADE DISRUPTIONS CAUSE INCREASED EMISSIONS, LONGER SHIPPING ROUTES: UNCTAD”
Why in the news? UNCTAD reports that global trade disruptions, notably due to the Red Sea shipping crisis, have led to longer maritime routes and higher greenhouse gas emissions. Over 600 vessels have been diverted from the Suez Canal to the Cape of Good Hope, increasing voyage time and emissions, with serious implications for global …
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