Send us a text In October 2025, the International Maritime Organization's (IMO’s) Net-Zero Framework—designed to introduce carbon levies on high-emission fuels and raise up to $10 billion annually for developing nations—was delayed by a 57-49 vote until October 2026. This episode examines: • The U.S. role in blocking the measures and reported use of diplomatic leverage • Saudi Arabia’s contrasting approach with economic incentives • China’s $18 billion investment in alternative-fuel shipyards...