January 2025 Newsletter: Taking bold action for a plastic-free future, clean air and climate progress
EPA approves partial waiver for commercial harbor craft, clearing the air for millions of Californians and catalyzing technology innovation
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 requirements. This regulation paves the way for zero-emissions harbor craft such as ferries, tugboats and workboats. This rule will significantly...
January 2025 Newsletter: Taking bold action for a plastic-free future, clean air and climate progress
EPA approves partial waiver for commercial harbor craft, clearing the air for millions of Californians and catalyzing technology innovation
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 requirements. This regulation paves the way for zero-emissions harbor craft such as ferries, tugboats and workboats. This rule will significantly...
New York City Council introduces Zero-Emission Ports Feasibility Study Bill
NEW YORK CITY (December 19, 2024) — The New York City Council introduced Bill LS 17648 today that calls for a feasibility study of zero-emission port operations by 2040 that includes all aspects of port transportation, maintenance, loading and unloading, ocean-going vessels, handling equipment, trucks and locomotives. The feasibility...
California can lead the world to reduce emissions from ocean cargo ships, lower climate impacts, and improve air quality around ports
Two reports co-released today by Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California Berkeley and Energy & Environmental Research Associates delve into policy changes and technology to decarbonize ocean going vessels. Non-profit Pacific Environment commissioned these reports. This set of reports seeks to inform stakeholders and policymakers on potential...
Battery Ships In The Yangtze River Basin
Since President Xi Jinping solemnly announced the “3060” carbon target at the general debate of the 75th United Nations General Assembly on September 22, 2020, the shipping industry in China has been moving towards the goal of creating low-carbon fuel supply, building a modern value chain, and achieving high-quality...