The Northern Sea Route: Will the LNG shipping industry follow Dynagas’s lead?

In 2012, Dynagas LNG Partners Limited controlled LNG carrier “Ob River” made history by becoming the first LNG vessel that utilized the Northern Shipping Route (“NSR”) to transport LNG. Will climate change make it easier for other shipping companies to compete with Dynagas in the NSR? What are the advantages associated with utilizing the NSR? Can Dynagas really insulate itself from competition?

The cost of climate change: chocolate!

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Mars, one of world’s largest chocolate producers, is indeed facing challenges as a result of climate change in sustainable sourcing of cocoa, one of the most important ingredients of chocolate making and in its energy consumptions in operations.

Shell: The Impact of Climate Change on an Oil Major

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The oil and gas industry is probably one of the largest contributors to the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions across the globe. No wonder climate change voices are impacting this industry as well. Shell, being one of the industry leaders, was recently in the news — all for the wrong reasons. The arrival of Shell's new Arctic drilling vessel, the Polar Pioneer, a semi-submersible offshore drilling rig, was greeted by large numbers of environmental protesters paddling kayaks in Elliott Bay. But, has Shell learnt a lesson? Is it shifting its focus from traditional oil and gas to sustainable energy sources and clean technologies?