Many ships use outdated and dangerous fossil fuels to travel the oceans.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

Port of Seattle becomes first U.S. port to require 100% of cruise vessels to use shore power

Press Release | June 12, 2024
SEATTLE, Washington — The Port of Seattle became the first port in the nation to independently require that 100% of all cruise vessels homeported in Seattle be shore power...

California can lead the world to reduce emissions from ocean cargo ships, lower climate impacts, and improve air quality around ports

Report | May 23, 2024
Two reports co-released today by Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California Berkeley and Energy & Environmental Research Associates delve into policy changes and technology to decarbonize ocean...

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,...

California can lead the world to reduce emissions from ocean cargo ships, lower climate impacts, and improve air quality around ports

Press Release | May 21, 2024
BERKELEY, Calif. (May 21, 2024) — Two reports co-released today by Goldman School of Public Policy, University of California Berkeley and Energy & Environmental Research Associates delve into policy...

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 and Ulsan Port Authority Sign MOU to Accelerate Zero-Emission Shipping and Ports Between US and Republic of Korea

Press Release | April 16, 2024
SINGAPORE (April 16, 2024) – During Singapore Maritime Week 2024, Pacific Environment and the Ulsan Port Authority signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a vision of multi-year collaboration...