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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 is a system that allows a docked ship to connect to land-based electrical power instead of running its onboard diesel generators.
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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
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Protecting Our Oceans From Pollution
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) established PSSAs to define vulnerable marine areas that could benefit from protection.
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect Whales in California From Ship Strikes
This is not the first time we have gone toe-to-toe with the federal government for failing to assess the grave risks that shipping poses for marine life.