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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.
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The Environmental Tragedy of Plastic Pellets
A major source of ocean microplastics, tiny plastic pellets are a large problem in our marine environments.
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Helping to Bridge the Gaps Between Ports and Parents From Environmental Justice Communities
On February 6, 2023, Terrance L. Bankston, a native of Newark, New Jersey took on the new role of the Senior Ports and Freight Campaigner at Friends of the Earth. In this role, Terrance directs organi…
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The Verdict On the Arctic’s Heavy Fuel Oil Ban: Good, But Not Nearly Enough
While the HFO ban is welcome, much more needs to be done to honor and safeguard the Arctic.
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Lawsuit Seeks to Protect U.S. Waters From Ship Pollution, Invasive Species
WASHINGTON — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth sued the Environmental Protection Agency today for failing to finalize nationwide standards that would protect U.S. waterway…
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Big Wins for Endangered Orcas in Defense Spending Bill
These new measures will give Southern Resident orcas and other marine mammals a better chance of survival in the Pacific Northwest.
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Lawsuit Launched to Protect U.S. Waters From Ship Pollution, Invasive Species
WASHINGTON — The Center for Biological Diversity and Friends of the Earth filed a notice of intent today to sue the Environmental Protection Agency for failing to finalize nationwide standards to…
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Ports Need to Take Advantage of Inflation and Infrastructure Funding
Ports serve as crucial nodes in the global trade network. Transportation is the leading source of greenhouse gas emissions in the U.S. Although medium- and heavy-duty trucks used at por…