*🌊 SHIPPING: The Silent Driver of Climate Change—And What Our Habits Have to Do With It* Every time we click “Buy Now,” we may be unknowingly fueling one of the world’s biggest polluters: the global shipping industry. Up to 90% of global trade relies on ships. From clothing and electronics to furniture and food, much of what we consume travels thousands of miles by sea before reaching us. But while the products arrive conveniently at our doorsteps, the emissions they generate stay behind trapped in our atmosphere. Here’s what you should know: a) The shipping industry emits more CO₂ than Germany each year. b) 60% of vessels run on heavy fuel oil, one of the dirtiest fossil fuels. c)  These ships release Sulphur dioxide, nitrogen oxides, and particulate matter—chemicals that harm human health and accelerate global warming. d)  And it’s not a one-way effect. Climate change, worsened by these emissions, is now disrupting shipping itself. In 2023, a severe drought linked to shifting rainfall patterns from global warming—reduced water levels in the Panama Canal, one of the world’s busiest trade routes. The result? Fewer ships could pass, supply chains slowed, and trade costs spiked. e)     By 2050, such climate-induced disruptions could cost the shipping industry $10 billion annually in port-related damages alone. But this isn’t just a shipping problem. It is a consumption problem. Our growing appetite for fast, cheap, and globally sourced goods places enormous pressure on the shipping industry to move more, faster, and cheaper often at the planet’s expense. At ASEC, we believe sustainability education must help young people connect the dots between their choices, global systems, and climate outcomes. Recognizing our role in driving demand is the first step toward building more conscious consumption patterns and advocating for greener shipping alternatives. Let’s rethink the way we consume and push for cleaner ways to connect our world. #sustainabilityeducation #climateaction #greenshipping #consciousconsumption #asec #youthforclimate #sustainabletrade #circulareconomy https://www.linkedin.com/posts/alliance-for-sustainability-education-asec_sustainabilityeducation-climateaction-greenshipping-activity-7328675520290664450-sKpi?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_ios&rcm=ACoAACcAqrgBS7Dcq-0g6FU40ug_OAd4WCZU1yo