UK unveils plan to reach net-zero shipping emissions by 2050, with milestones and investment in clean tech.

The UK government has announced a new Maritime Decarbonisation Strategy aiming to achieve net-zero shipping emissions by 2050. To reach this goal, emissions will be reduced by 30% by 2030 and 80% by 2040. The plan involves bringing shipping under the UK's Emissions Trading Scheme, where larger vessels will pay more for their emissions. The strategy also promotes investment in clean technologies and fuels like hydrogen and ammonia to boost coastal economies and reduce pollution.