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From Shore to Ship: The Silent, Unregulated Light Pollution Crisis
The glow of ships, ports, platforms, and other coastal infrastructure is silently devastating marine biodiversity. Artificial light at night, or ALAN, misleads marine creatures such as turtles, plankt…
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What Whales Are Endangered? 12 Species at Risk and How We Can Save Them
If you’re wondering what whales are endangered, the answer is alarming: multiple species — from the massive blue whale to the rare Rice’s whale — are at risk of extinction due to human…
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Washington Tug-Escort Rule to Improve Ship Safety in the Puget Sound
The State Board of Pilotage Commissioners adopted a new rule requiring tug escorts for oil tankers smaller than previously required as they navigate portions of the Puget Sound region known…
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New shipping report underscores inevitability of underwater noise regulations, aligned with IMO climate and biodiversity targets
Underwater noise levels are rising — particularly in the Arctic Ocean — yet the shipping sector’s contributions remain under-prioritized by the International Maritime Organization (IMO).
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Charting the Course to a Quiet Ocean
Underwater noise levels are rising — yet the shipping sector’s contributions remain under-prioritized by IMO.
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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.