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Ships rely on climate-polluting fuel oil to move huge volumes of cargo. New fuels like methanol and hydrogen, nuclear reactors, batteries, and route optimization are all being explored to curb that pollution.
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Freight Transportation

Freight transportation moves billions of tons of cargo around the world each year. Nearly all freight transportation runs on oil and gas.
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