Are Sailing Ships the Future of Sustainable Shipping?

Around the world, the wind-powered vessels of yesteryear are making a comeback as a carbon-neutral alternative to fossil fuel-reliant cargo ships.

By Jennifer Cole
May 6, 2025
Courtesy of Grain de Sail
Jennifer Cole

Jennifer Cole is a freelance writer based in Vancouver, Canada.

 
Read our newsletter
We partner with creators, thought leaders, and news organizations to explain how smart policy can sustain a safe and livable planet. Please, join us.