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

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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 ne…

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 ne…

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