Rebecca Hersher

Rebecca Hersher, a climate reporter focusing on pollution-heavy industries, dives into the shipping sector's carbon emissions challenge. She explains why ships rank as major polluters and discusses Maersk's goal for zero carbon by 2050. The conversation covers the dirty fuels ships currently use and explores alternatives like liquefied natural gas and hydrogen. Hersher also highlights the significance of the first hydrogen-powered ferry in the U.S. and the hurdles involved in transitioning to greener shipping practices.