Oil Supertankers Might Have to Stop Using Sulfur Fuel

The video discusses the environmental and health issues caused by high sulfur emissions from ship fuels, comparing it to gasoline. It highlights the International Maritime Organization's efforts to reduce these emissions by 77% through new regulations. The video explains the necessary changes for refiners and ship owners, including equipment upgrades and the use of scrubbers. It also addresses the economic impact, noting that cleaner fuel is more expensive, but emphasizes the significant health benefits, such as preventing premature deaths from lung cancer and heart disease by 2025.

What environmental problems are associated with high sulfur fuel used in ships?

• Deforestation

• Acid rain and lung cancer

• Global warming

• Water pollution

What organization has implemented rules to reduce sulfur emissions from ships?

• Greenpeace

• United Nations

• International Maritime Organization

• World Health Organization

What is one challenge faced by refiners due to new sulfur emission rules?

• Increasing production of gasoline

• Changing equipment and processes

• Finding new shipping routes

• Hiring more staff

How much more could it cost to send a super tanker of crude using cleaner fuel?

• $2,000,000

• $1,000,000

• $3,000,000

• $500,000

By 2025, how many premature deaths could be prevented due to lower sulfur emissions?

• 250,000

• 1,000,000

• 100,000

• 500,000