Harnessing the Power of Kites to Reduce Shipping Emissions

French company Airseas is developing the Seawing, a 1,000 square meter kite that will fly 300 meters above the water's surface, to help cargo ships reduce fuel consumption and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 20%. The kite will be automated and easy to use for crews, taking pressure off the ship's engines and reducing the need for fuel. Shipping is responsible for 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, more than the airline industry, making it a significant target for emission reduction efforts. Japanese shipping company "K" Line has already placed orders for the Seawing kite, and the European Union has invested over $2 million in funding.