Heavy industry transport could reach zero emissions by mid-century

A new report suggests that net zero emissions is achievable by mid-century, even in the hardest-to-reform sectors of the economy such as shipping, freight transport, cement manufacturing, plastics and aviation.

173 countries agree to slash shipping industry emissions in historic deal

While shipping was not covered by the Paris Agreement, under the new plan, participating countries plan to reduce shipping emissions at least 50 percent by 2050.