If we want to stop runaway climate change, we have to stop burning fossil fuels for energy. We partner with local activists and indigenous leaders around the Pacific Rim to reduce fossil fuel emissions and advocate a just transition to a clean energy economy.

U.S. ports get graded on protecting public health

Press Release | October 2, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Around 31 million people in the U.S. live near ports, breathing toxic diesel pollution from ships, trucks, and cargo equipment every day. This pollution increases the...

From local action to global vision: Advancing clean shipping this World Maritime Day

Blog Post | September 23, 2025 | Teresa Bui, Davina Hurt and Antonio Santos
With new shore power projects at home and ongoing advocacy on the global stage, Pacific Environment is charting a cleaner course for shipping Shipping is the engine of global...
View of the Port of Seattle.

Plugged in for a cleaner future: Seattle and Tacoma lead shore power advances

Blog Post | September 2, 2025 | Fern Uennatornwaranggoon
How Washington’s busiest ports are reducing pollution and leading the way in maritime sustainability From cruise ships plugging into new shore power at the Port of Seattle to container...

Pacific Environment announces new head of programs and new senior director for Climate Program

Press Release | August 11, 2025
SAN FRANCISCO — Pacific Environment is proud to announce the promotion of Grace Healy to Head of Programs and Teresa Bui to Senior Director, Climate Campaign. Grace Healy joined...

What’s melting Arctic ice so quickly? The answers start with black carbon.

Blog Post | August 7, 2025 | Jared Saylor
Black carbon pollution is a growing threat in the Arctic, and unless international negotiators make significant changes, it will contribute to even greater climate collapse. That’s according to a...
Ship maneuvering out of Port S.Louis du Rhone, near Marseille.

On thin ice: Why black carbon demands urgent action

Report | July 30, 2025
Black carbon from Arctic shipping is accelerating climate breakdown. Pacific Environment's new report calls for urgent regulation to switch to cleaner fuels and protect the Arctic.