Luxury yachts and environmental conflict - Damage, protests and new solutions | DW Documentary

Name: Luxury yachts and environmental conflict - Damage, protests and new solutions | DW Documentary
Uploaded: 2026
Duration: 28 min

202628 minHD★ 7.7Society & Politics

As global demand for luxury yachts grows, so does the massive carbon footprint of these vessels. Slowly, the boat-building industry is embracing greener technologies, but the environmental impact is still causing controversy. Retired business executive Alexander Reisch plans to spend the next two months cruising the Mediterranean on his very own luxury yacht. In Gdansk, Poland, he collects his new vessel - a hybrid model that runs on diesel fuel as well as batteries powered by solar panels.

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