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Revolutionary Tech Could Cut Shipping Emissions by 50%

6/26/2025

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A groundbreaking shipboard system, developed by scientists at USC and Caltech in collaboration with startup Calcarea, has the potential to eliminate 50% of carbon dioxide emissions from vessels. By mimicking natural ocean processes to transform CO2 into a harmless compound, this innovative technology could significantly lessen the shipping industry's environmental footprint and is on the verge of commercial rollout.

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Story summary

A groundbreaking shipboard system, developed by scientists at USC and Caltech in collaboration with startup Calcarea, has the potential to eliminate 50% of carbon dioxide emissions from vessels. By mimicking natural ocean processes to transform CO2 into a harmless compound, this innovative technology could significantly lessen the shipping industry's environmental footprint and is on the verge of commercial rollout.