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.

Historic milestone for offshore wind in South Korea 

Blog Post | March 20, 2025 | Kang Jeongmuk
On February 27, 2025, South Korea’s National Assembly passed the Special Act on Offshore Wind, marking a significant breakthrough in the country’s clean energy transition. This legislation streamlines permitting,...

Stop the smoke and mirrors: California’s air regulation rule fails on port pollution, transparency 

Blog Post | March 18, 2025 | Cristhian Tapia-Delgado
For far too long — nearly 20 years — South Coast Air Basin communities, including Los Angeles, Riverside, Orange and San Bernardino counties, have been waiting for a strong...

Pacific Environment celebrates introduction of Washington statewide shore power policy bill

Press Release | February 5, 2025
SEATTLE (February 5, 2025) — Today, Pacific Environment celebrated the introduction of HB 1689 by Washington State Representatives Julia Reed, Liz Berry, Lisa Parshley, Beth Doglio, Gerry Pollet and...
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Poison in the water: The call to ban scrubber discharge

Report | January 28, 2025
Pacific Environment’s new report exposes the hidden costs of scrubber wastewater — from severe ecological damage to serious human health risks. With the International Maritime Organization’s Pollution Prevention and...

New York City Council introduces Zero-Emission Ports Feasibility Study Bill

Press Release | December 19, 2024
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...
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Biden administration releases new U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan 

Press Release | December 16, 2024
WASHINGTON (December 16, 2024) — On December 11, President Biden announced a U.S. Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan that builds on the foundations presented in the administration’s U.S. National Blueprint...