Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans.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.

California delegation heads to Europe for Clean Shipping Tour 

Blog Post | June 11, 2025 | Davina Hurt
Pacific Environment and partners organize tour to connect California policymakers with cutting-edge technologies and best practices  This week, a California delegation will embark on a fact-finding tour across Europe...

Blame game won’t solve California’s climate and energy crisis

Press Release | June 2, 2025
SACRAMENTO — On Friday, May 30, California Assemblymember Jasmeet Bains (D-Delano) publicly called for Liane Randolph, chair of the California Air Resources Board (CARB), to resign. Chair Randolph’s testimony...

A fight for clean air for Californians

Blog Post | May 19, 2025 | Teresa Bui & Davina Hurt
In West Long Beach, where container ships tower over neighborhoods, a child with asthma struggles to breathe, suffering from frequent nosebleeds and headaches. Her family and many others live...

IMO’s history-making carbon emission levy is a step forward; Pacific Environment argues more steps are needed

Blog Post | May 15, 2025 | Jamie Yates
Key takeaways On April 11, 2025, the International Maritime Organization made history and voted to approve the IMO Net-Zero Framework, setting legally-binding emission reduction targets and prices for non-compliance...
Stand.earth and SIZ hold a mock recruitment event at U of Washington to speak to students about Amazon's shipping pollution.

Activists stage mock Amazon Career Fair at University of Washington to spotlight company’s climate and labor failures

Press Release | April 8, 2025
SEATTLE (Traditional Puget Sound Salish and Duwamish Lands) —  As Amazon continues its aggressive recruitment efforts at the University of Washington (UW), a coalition of climate and labor activists...

International Maritime Organization climate talks fall short, groups still optimistic about clean shipping future

Press Release | April 11, 2025
LONDON — The International Maritime Organization (IMO) concluded its latest round of climate negotiations without reaching a consensus on critical measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions from the global...