technocritMar 6

40% of global ship traffic is simply moving fossil fuels around! Reduction and renewables could make much of this traffic obsolete

https://lemmy.dbzer0.com/post/64893849

Show threadKokusnussRitterMar 6
I don’t doubt that it’s a lot, but can anyone provide a source for the 40% of global ship traffic? I couldn’t find any statistics sadly
Show threadmushroommunkMar 6

The data is from UNCTAD

Small clarification. My understanding is that it’s 40% by weight of goods carried, not 40% of ships. So still massive chunk, but not quite the same metric. Also some of those ships would still presumably be messed to move batteries and solar panels, At least for a while until we have enough for a closed loop recycling system (we can recycle like 99% of the lithium from lithium batteries, no idea how emerging sodium batteries will affect things)

Shipping data: UNCTAD releases new seaborne trade statistics

Maritime transport moves over 80% of goods traded worldwide. Country-level seaborne trade data is vital for shaping better transport, trade and investment policies.

UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)
Show threadgressenMar 6
You need to move batteries and panels ONCE per installation, not every time you need energy.
Show threadPunnyName
Recycling systems will become absolutely necessary, preferably before the battery boom happens.
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Show threadJerkface (any/all)Mar 8
You have to show the math for an absolute statement like that.