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Giant kites tow ships to a greener future
This year, Christmas sailed in by sea when the world's biggest container ship docked carrying heaps of festive goodies made in China. But cargoes from far-off shores use tonnes of polluting fuel to get here. Now innovative kite technology could help clean things up. Antenna investigates...






SkySail technology takes offSkySail technology takes off
How the high-flying kite worksHow the high-flying kite works
The eco-cost of shippingThe eco-cost of shipping
Testing the technologyTesting the technology
 

Image: Christophe Libert
 

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