Can the shipping industry get on course to hit emissions targets?

Freighter Spewing Black smoke pollution at port. Corinto, Nicaragua. Marine Pollution.

Shipping belches about three percent of carbon emissions a year Source: Getty / BirdImages

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Pacific nations are calling on Australia to support major carbon emission targets for international shipping. The industry’s international regulator is meeting in London to consider proposals to drastically cut emissions. Australia is yet to fully commit to the proposals.

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