Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans. We lead international coalitions that advocate a ban on oil in the Arctic and a transition to clean energy for the shipping industry. We also seek laws that protect wildlife and coastal communities by keeping ships out of sensitive areas.

EPA approves partial waiver for commercial harbor craft, clearing the air for millions of Californians and catalyzing technology innovation

Press Release | January 8, 2025
Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) approved the majority of California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) waiver request for the Commercial Harbor Craft Rule, including most of the zero-emission...

Rep. Barragán introduces Zero-Emission Vessel Innovation Act

Press Release | November 22, 2024
WASHINGTON – Today, Congresswoman Nanette Barragán (D-CA) introduced the Zero-Emission Vessel Innovation Act, a bill that would support the development and deployment of clean shipping technology to transition to zero-emission...

Shipping emissions in focus: Ship It Zero reveals Amazon, LG, Samsung and Home Depot’s stalled progress

Press Release | November 19, 2024
Just in time for the holidays, the Ship It Zero campaign is bringing visibility to the impacts of dirty ocean shipping caused by mega retailers all year round but...
Stacks of containers are piled on top of each other in Seattle, Washington.

Washington voters protect Climate Commitment Act

Press Release | November 7, 2024
SEATTLE — On November 5, 2024, voters in Washington defeated a ballot initiative that would have repealed the Climate Commitment Act (CCA), the market-based cap-and-invest program requiring the state’s...

Climate action in Long Beach: A personal story

Blog Post | October 29, 2024 | Cristhian Tapia-Delgado
Cristhian Tapia-Delgado shares his personal journey from growing up in Long Beach to becoming a passionate advocate for environmental justice and clean air in frontline communities impacted by port...
Cargo ship sails into the Port of Oakland at sunset.

Biden-Harris administration announces recipients of the Clean Ports Program Grants

Press Release | October 29, 2024
WASHINGTON, DC (October 29, 2024) — Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced the recipients of the Clean Ports Program Grants. These grants were made possible under the Inflation...