The latest climate data shows that 2021 was another noteworthy year, but not for the right reason. Ocean surface and land surface temperatures were at their warmest on records.

With warmer waters have come more extreme weather events, from hurricanes to heat blobs.

LPG is "an attractive eco-friendly fuel" that can bridge the transition to zero-carbon shipping, according to researchers at Korea Maritime and Ocean University. Environmentalists say using the fossil fuel risks locking-in carbon emissions when greener alternatives are emerging to decarbonise a highly polluting sector.

Sponsored Despite a flurry of net-zero pledges and pressure from stakeholders to decarbonise, many power firms have yet to put in place plans to cut emissions. This poses a significant financial risk for the electricity industry.