Red Sea Diversions Spew Carbon Emissions Equal to 9 Million Cars
- Ships burn more fuel by taking longer route and boosting speed
- Undermines net zero commitments of firms reliant on shipping
The additional fuel burned is equivalent to the pollution of about 9 million cars over the past four months.
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Ships seeking to avoid ongoing attacks by Houthi rebels in the Red Sea area are emitting millions of additional tons of carbon, making it tougher for companies using ocean freight to reduce pollution across their supply chains.