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Lawsuit Aims to Protect Whales in California From Deadly Ship Strikes
Commercial shipping is proving deadly to whales, but it doesn’t have to be that way if federal officials get their act together.
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US Ports Get Graded on Protecting Public Health
A coalition of national and community-based organizations launched the Clean Ports Report Card Project — a first-of-its-kind accountability tool, grading major U.S. ports on their progress to cut em…
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Port of New York and New Jersey Has A Solid Foundation, Can Improve to Protect Health and Stay Globally Competitive
NEW YORK — The Port of New York and New Jersey was recognized as a “Healthier Harbor” in a new national Clean Ports Report Card released today. earning a high score for its efforts to modernize…
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Port of NOLA Needs to Catch Up to Meet Clean Ports Standards
Advocates call for more community collaboration; fragmented efforts and a lack of an emissions inventory leave communities at risk
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Port of Houston Harms Health of Communities
Advocates call for more community collaboration and for the Port to update its infrastructure to improve air quality and deliver economic prosperity.
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Port of San Diego Recognized for Clean Air Innovation
Standout achievements include first-in-the-nation all-electric tugboat and cranes that produce zero pollution as models for other ports to follow.
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Empowering Communities Through Environmental Justice: A Newark Story
Kim Gaddy’s journey into environmental advocacy began with her personal experiences in Newark, New Jersey.
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What is Vessel Shore Power?
Vessel shore power can reduce carbon dioxide emissions from ships at berth to varying degrees, and therefore provide a climate benefit too.
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What Are the Best River Cruises for the Environment?
River cruises are often seen as better alternatives to ocean cruises due to their smaller size, but there is a lot to consider when it comes to environmental damage and impact to pick the best river c…
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Inland River Cruise Analysis
Cruise ships have been rapidly growing in size since 2000, and today’s largest cruise ship holds nearly 10,000 passengers and crew and weighs nearly 250,000 gross tonnes