Pacific Environment

Transparency, investment, and commitment—not empty promises—will drive zero-emission ocean shipping. ????? In SAFETY4SEA, Pacific Environment’s Jonathan Butler lays out what it will take to reach zero-emission ocean shipping by 2030: ?? Greater industry investment in zero-emission technologies ? Public ship-level emissions data — the @InternationalMaritimeOrganization must stop keeping this information under wraps ? Stronger policies and financial commitments from both shipping companies and major retailers to fund the transition now Retail giants rely on global shipping to move their goods — but without real funding and transparency, the industry will fall short of its climate goals. It’s time for retailers, shippers and policymakers to step up. Retailers are shipping their goods on fossil-fueled ships — at the expense of the communities living near ports, who bear the brunt of toxic pollution. This must change. Retailers and shippers have the power to clean up their supply chains. It’s time for them to step up, invest in zero-emission technologies, and take responsibility for the damage they’ve caused. Read the full interview: https://bit.ly/4imBN2G? #shipping #ZeroEmission #ClimateAction

?? Scaling Zero Waste in Da Nang! ??? Earlier today, key advocates and organizations came together to mobilize resources for zero waste implementation in Da Nang, Vietnam! Hosted by the Vietnam Zero Waste Alliance, GAIA Asia Pacific, Pacific Environment-Vietnam, DUSTA, and Building Up Sustainability, this gathering marked a crucial step in advancing sustainable solutions. ?? Why does this matter? Da Nang is setting an example for waste reduction and circular economy models. By investing in zero waste systems, we protect our environment, reduce pollution, and create healthier communities! ?? Let's push for system change! Join the movement and be part of the zero waste future. #GoForZeroWaste #ZeroWasteOurFuture #BreakFreeFromPlastic #ZeroWasteIsEasierDoneTogether #ZeroWasteIsForEveryone

STOP doomscrolling & check out these inspiring #NGOs! ???? They are changing the world, from climate resiliency projects to youth collectives fighting for an advisory opinion on climate change from the world's highest court. Thanks to Opportunity Green for giving us a shoutout! <3

??A Historic Win for Offshore Wind in South Korea! South Korea has taken a monumental step toward clean energy by passing the Special Act on Offshore Wind! This long-awaited legislation removes key barriers, accelerates approvals and ensures community engagement — laying the foundation for a faster, more sustainable energy transition. ??Why This Matters With renewables making up less than 10% of South Korea’s energy mix, offshore wind is critical for energy security, energy transition and climate actions for its National Determined Contribution target — is a country’s climate action plan that details how it will reduce greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to climate change under the Paris Agreement. However, the sector has long faced regulatory hurdles and permitting delays — until now. Key Features of the Law ? Streamlined permitting = Reducing approval time with Government-led planning ????National & regional coordination = Clearer responsibilities among agencies and local governments ??Community benefits = Support for local job creation and economic revitalization ?? Grid expansion planning = Preparing for large-scale offshore wind integration What's to come? This law would unlock South Korea’s vast offshore wind potential, boost investment in the industry and port infrastructure, and secure clean energy needed for the residents and for green hydrogen, e-ammonia, and e-methanol—all essential for maritime decarbonization. Concerns over environmental damages and the lack of measures for public interest need to be further refined through upcoming enforcement decrees. Pacific Environment contributed to this win by advocating for international shipping regulations at the International Maritime Organization to ensure a massive future demand for large-scale renewable energy. To move this commitment forward, we facilitated discussions in port cities and regions for the sustainable deployment of offshore wind co-existing with the people in the region. Read more about this news here: https://bit.ly/4kl7dYM

In our increasingly plasticized world, wildfires, like those in LA County, cause extreme harm to human & environmental health. ?? Join Plastic Pollution Coalition for a special roundtable discussion 3/6 @5pm ET on these impacts & how to rebuild better. ?? Pacific Environment will be tuning in — & we hope to see you there! Register here: https://lnkd.in/dMG9V-Zg

Each year, the Anchorage ATHENA Society, in partnership with the Anchorage Chamber of Commerce, honors remarkable women who have demonstrated leadership and excellence in business, community service and mentoring other women to help them achieve their true potential. ???????????? Congratulations to Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director for Pacific Environment, who was named as an inductee to the Anchorage ATHENA Society of 2025! ??????

?? Did you know that a total of 14,000 metric tons of carbon dioxide emissions could be avoided each year if container ships at The Northwest Seaport Alliance's major terminals were electrified at dock? Using shore power could also slash toxic emissions from ships idling at our docks — improving air quality and health by reducing cancer risk and other serious effects. ???? Right now, many ships burn fossil fuels while idling at the dock, releasing toxic pollution that disproportionately impacts workers and nearby neighborhoods. By legislating shore power, we could require more ships to plug into clean electricity instead — reducing emissions and protecting public health. ? Rep. Julia Reed, D-Seattle, who introduced a shore power bill this session, said both impacted communities and the shipping industry have high incentives to move away from diesel. "We need both of these partners to kind of work together towards a common goal of creating shore power across Washington state in order to get this to work," she explained. Investing in shore power is a win-win: it improves air quality, cuts climate pollution, and strengthens Washington’s leadership on clean ports. Thank you, Rep. Reed for your support of shore power in Washington state! ?? Read more via @publicnewsservice at https://bit.ly/3ERYXzv & bill here: https://bit.ly/439hocX #PollutionFreePorts #PortsForPeople #shorepower #shipping

?? STOP SCROLLING ?? A new study published in the journal Nature Medicine found the equivalent of an entire standard plastic spoon’s worth of tiny shards of plastic in normal human brain samples. Even more alarming, the amount of plastic found in autopsied brains was 50% higher than brain samples studied in 2016 according to co-lead study author Matthew Campen, Regents’ Professor and professor of pharmaceutical sciences at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque. “That would mean that our brains today are 99.5% brain and the rest is plastic.” These nanoplastics are the most worrisome plastics for human health, experts say, because the minuscule pieces can take up residence inside individual cells. Plastics love fats so one theory is that plastics are hijacking their way with the fats we eat into organs that really like lipids such as the brain. Experts across areas of study are finding that more plastic production means more plastic pollution, including micro and nano plastic accumulation in the human body. More than half of all plastic ever made has been made since 2002 and production is on track to double by 2040. Study ?? https://lnkd.in/e2NApxgA

Two years after the #EastPalestine, OH train derailment, The Home Depot still sells #PVC building materials made from vinyl chloride. The Home Depot must ban this #PoisonPlastic to protect communities at risk of vinyl chloride exposure, from Texas to New Jersey. Link below.

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