Washington is home to one of the largest port systems in North America, anchored by the Northwest Seaport Alliance. While maritime trade powers the state’s economy, it also generates significant air and climate pollution that harms port workers and nearby communities.
Pacific Environment is organizing in Washington state alongside frontline communities, labor and public health leaders to advance zero-emission solutions that protect workers, clean the air and accelerate the state’s maritime transition.
From electrifying ships at berth to investing in clean port infrastructure, we work across Washington state to reduce pollution at its source. Our approach centers environmental justice, ensuring climate investments reach the communities most impacted by port operations while supporting high-quality union jobs in the transition to a cleaner economy.
Methane-based fuels such as liquified natural gas (LNG), renewable natural gas (RNG) and e-methane are increasingly being considered as lower-emission alternatives for the maritime industry. In this webinar hosted by Pacific Environment, experts from Maritime Beyond Methane, Stand.earth and 350 Tacoma explore the environmental, climate and community impacts of these fuels, including methane emissions, environmental justice concerns and what their expansion could mean for Washington communities and the future of clean shipping.
Explore our work across Washington, where we’re partnering with communities and decision-makers to cut ship pollution, strengthen climate policy and build a healthier maritime economy.
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