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17.06.2021 11:05:47
Before setting off from Plymouth, Thunberg accepted that solar yachts are not for everyone but says she was hoping to demonstrate there are alternatives to air travel.
See full version: Greta Thunberg’s ‘zero-carbon’ yacht trip won’t save ANY emissions as a crew have to fly to New York to sail it back
Before setting off from Plymouth, Thunberg accepted that solar yachts are not for everyone but says she was hoping to demonstrate there are alternatives to air travel.
On board are Herrmann, the boat's owner Pierre Casiraghi (the grandson of Monaco's late Prince Ranier and actress Grace Kelly), Greta's father Svante and cameraman Nathan Grossman.
Some news sources claimed a further two will also fly out to meet up with Greta, however those reports have yet to be confirmed. here
Cova said the team recognises it’s “an imperfect solution” but believes offsetting the emissions by funding carbon-reducing projects elsewhere “is better than doing nothing.” [links]
GRETA Thunberg's high-profile "eco" crossing of the Atlantic hit choppy waters tonight when it was revealed a crew will have to FLY to New York to bring her boat back.
She is making the two-week voyage in the state-of-the-art 60ft Malizia II yacht - one of the fastest ocean sailing boats on the planet.
Old carbon fibre material is also turned into powder and reused in resins for further construction, and all sorts of construction materials are recycled and reused on new boats. [links]
All Malizia yachts carry an emergency combustion engine on board in accordance to essential safety measures.
Greta Thunberg has set sail for New York, avoiding a plane journey for environmental reasons, but will her transatlantic trip really be 100% zero carbon?
The Swedish climate activist, 16, is crossing the Atlantic in a racing yacht to join protests in the US and take part in a United Nations summit.
The only alterations include fitted curtains in front of the bunk and comfortable mattresses for better sleeping. [links]
How is Team Malizia involved in environmental protection?
How will Greta’s meals look like on board?
Is Team Malizia going to use the boat’s engine during the crossing?
The plan is for the journey to America to be a ‘zero-carbon’ adventure, and with Malizia II’s solar, wind and water powered systems, it certainly seems feasible that Thunberg can reach America without contributing to climate change.
A sensor is attached to the boat which collects data on the temperature, the pH and salt levels and the carbon dioxide content of the water for marine research. more
While the season’s biggest storms don’t usually occur until later in the year, Thunberg and her crew will likely face stormy conditions, which could spell trouble. [links]
The Atlantic Hurricane season began on 1 June, and has already seen one Category 1 hurricane with wind speeds of 75mph. here
The boat is equipped with energy conversion systems designed especially for the vessel, including solar panelling across its hull to convert sunlight into electricity. [links]
The journey will be by no means easy. more