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A dirty trade: The real cost of shipbreaking
2025-02-11
Ships drive global trade but what happens when they’re no longer seaworthy? In shipbreaking yards, every nut, bolt and sheet of metal can be recycled. Bangladesh is the top destination for old ships and it recycles up to 3 million tons of steel annually. However, dismantling these giants comes at a heavy price. Who should be held accountable for the dangers and destruction caused by shipbreaking?