Could wind energy help shipping cut its emissions sooner?

Seen as one of the hardest industries to decarbonise, shipping is facing tough investment decisions, with some campaigners promoting wind propulsion as a valid alternative to low-carbon fuels

With the picture still unclear on which low carbon fuel will replace fossil fuels in the shipping industry — current options include green methanol, ammonia and hydrogen — wind propulsion is being touted as a quicker way to decarbonise the sector.