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Black Carbon: A Threat to Arctic Sea Ice

Blog Post | July 15, 2024 | Jared Saylor
July 15th is Arctic Sea Ice Day, an opportunity to draw attention to the rapid decline of sea ice and wildlife habitat. According to the nonprofit Polar Bear International,...

Pacific Environment’s Monthly Newsletter

Blog Post | May 21, 2024 | Jared Saylor
Welcome to the May 2024 edition of Pacific Environment’s new monthly e-newsletter! This is an opportunity to highlight some of our work and share our victories for communities, climate,...

Biden Administration Sets National Goal of Zero-Emissions Freight Sector Including Maritime

Blog Post | April 26, 2024 | Antonio Santos
On April 24, the Biden administration announced its first-ever national goal to transition the U.S. to a zero-emissions freight sector (i.e., truck, rail, aviation, and maritime), as well as...

Pacific Environment’s Monthly Newsletter

Blog Post | April 17, 2024 | Jared Saylor
Welcome to the April 2024 edition of Pacific Environment’s new monthly e-newsletter! This is an opportunity to highlight some of our work and share victories for communities, climate, and...

Pacific Environment Announces New Executive Director

Press Release | December 14, 2023
Pacific Environment welcomes Shannon Wright as its new Executive Director, effective Jan. 2, 2024. Ms. Wright’s background in international campaigning and her proven track record as a non-profit leader...

Houston Ship Channel - Container Ship and Grain Elevator

Blog Post | March 23, 2022 | Dawny'all Heydari
On Thursday, March 31, the Society of Environmental Journalists (SEJ) is offering a tour to the Houston Ship Channel, Tour 7, “From the Fenceline to the Frontline: The Battle...