Oceans
The world’s oceans support countless forms of life. Unfortunately, oceans and the tens of millions of people who live near them are under threat from oil spills, air pollution, sewage releases, industrial ocean fish farming, and unnatural ocean noise. Friends of the Earth has won regional, national and international limits on air, water and oil pollution from cruise ships, cargo ships, oil tankers, ferries and recreational water craft. We were instrumental in achieving the establishment of air pollution limits for ships near the coasts of the U.S. and Canada, which prohibit the use of dirty bunker fuel — unless alternative compliance methods are employed, such as shorepower or other pollution reduction technologies.
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Oceans Tell EPA to address the plastic crisis nowTAKE ACTION
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Oceans Stop the cruise industry from destroying the ArcticTAKE ACTION
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 emissions, increase transparency, and collaborate with communities.
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 and clean up its operations through emissions…
Advocates call for more community collaboration; fragmented efforts and a lack of an emissions inventory leave communities at risk
In a historic breakthrough, the Inuit Circumpolar Council (ICC) has become the first Indigenous organization ever granted permanent consultative status at the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
This victory in New Jersey is a reminder of what’s possible when grassroots leadership is valued and supported.
After years of organizing, advocacy, and legal action, the D.C District Court handed down another huge win for frontline Gulf communities, our climate, and endangered species like the Rice’s whales
Kim Gaddy's journey into environmental advocacy began with her personal experiences in Newark, New Jersey.
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 cruises.
The International Maritime Organization (IMO) established PSSAs to define vulnerable marine areas that could benefit from protection.
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DownloadInland River Cruise Analysis
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Learn MoreUnchecked and Unaccountable: The Sustainability Crisis at Formosa Plastics Group
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