Posted on Aug 29, 2022
Climate change could bring back wind as the future power source for ocean cargo ships
1.17K
8
4
5
5
0
"These efforts include electric propulsion, several wind-power technologies and nuclear energy, which has driven naval vessels since the mid-1950s and is getting some attention as it generates zero emissions, though safety and security concerns are major impediments."
Climate change could bring back wind as the future power source for ocean cargo ships
Posted from cnbc.com
Climate Change
Shipping
Energy
Posted >1 y ago
Responses: 4
1
1
0
High winds are common with seasonal changes and cold weather. Winter weather is prime time for this. Pressure Gradient Force (PGF) with winds cascading southward and through Mountain Passes and elevation of course. Jet streams will shoot colder or hotter temperatures in whatever direction the Long Wave troughs and ridges.
In Furnace Creek (Death Valley) will be showing highs being around 120-122 degrees afternoon and for the next several days. Then as rain moves in, temperatures can fall 30-40 degrees. Bullhead City, AZ had highs in the Low 70s. New Mexico is generally milder, and the source region does matter.
There are so many variables including a shift in the orientation of those jet streams as one example.
In Furnace Creek (Death Valley) will be showing highs being around 120-122 degrees afternoon and for the next several days. Then as rain moves in, temperatures can fall 30-40 degrees. Bullhead City, AZ had highs in the Low 70s. New Mexico is generally milder, and the source region does matter.
There are so many variables including a shift in the orientation of those jet streams as one example.
(1)
(0)
1
1
0
LTC Eugene Chu
..."Despite its embrace of these various decarbonization projects, the maritime industry will have a tough time weaning itself off fossil fuels. Indeed, Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is financing some of the IMO’s green shipping efforts. But as Amazon, Ikea, Unilever and other major movers of cargo seek ways to meet their net-zero goals, shipping is a prime target.
“If they want to reduce their emissions,” said Maersk’s Kindberg, "they need us to reduce ours".
..."Despite its embrace of these various decarbonization projects, the maritime industry will have a tough time weaning itself off fossil fuels. Indeed, Saudi Arabia, the world’s largest oil exporter, is financing some of the IMO’s green shipping efforts. But as Amazon, Ikea, Unilever and other major movers of cargo seek ways to meet their net-zero goals, shipping is a prime target.
“If they want to reduce their emissions,” said Maersk’s Kindberg, "they need us to reduce ours".
(1)
(0)
0
0
0
Only if they would have thought of this before, image the possibilities.(sarcasm)......
(0)
(0)
Read This Next
Continue with Facebook 
Continue with Google