Living Green - Episode 60 - Green Speedboat

The transcript discusses a remarkable journey around the world in 60 days using a boat powered entirely by biofuels, achieving a carbon-neutral footprint. Skipper and Earth Race founder Pete Bethune demonstrated the potential of combining speed, style, and sustainable technologies, setting a world record for circumnavigating the globe.

What is the main goal of the voyage discussed in the video?

• To travel around the world in 60 days using biofuels with a zero carbon footprint.

• To travel around the world in 80 days using solar power.

• To travel around the world in 100 days using wind energy.

• To travel around the world in 60 days using traditional fuels.

What is the significance of using biofuels in Pete Bethune's voyage?

• It increases the speed of the boat.

• It reduces the carbon footprint of the journey.

• It allows for longer travel distances without refueling.

• It makes the boat more expensive to operate.

Who is Pete Bethune?

• A famous sailor known for traditional sailing methods.

• A scientist researching biofuels.

• The skipper and founder of Earth Race.

• An environmental activist against sailing.

What did Pete Bethune demonstrate with his voyage?

• The need for faster travel methods.

• The potential of combining speed, style, and sustainable technologies.

• The importance of traditional sailing techniques.

• The impossibility of sustainable travel.

What record did Pete Bethune break?

• The record for the most luxurious voyage.

• The record for the longest voyage.

• The record for the fastest circumnavigation using traditional fuels.

• The record for the fastest circumnavigation using sustainable technologies.