India, Feb. 2 -- Itruns on LNG and can leak some of it directly into the atmosphere as methane, a greenhouse gas worse for the climate in the short term when compared to conventional fuels
On January 27, 2024, the world's largest cruise ship named 'Icon of the Seas', set sail from Miami, Florida. Estimated to be five times larger than the Titanic, it is 365 metres long from bow to stern, has 20 decks and can house a maximum of 7,600 passengers.
Publicised as the "most sustainable ship to date", the ship runs on dual-fuel engines to cut emissions and increase fuel efficiency by 24 per cent. But among such tall claims, there are growing concerns over the enormous methane emissions of the ship.
The launch of the 'Icon of the Seas' comes as ...