Pacific Environment January 2025 newsletter
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Happy New Year! Welcome to the January 2025 edition of Pacific Environment’s monthly newsletter.?This is an opportunity to highlight some of our work and share victories for communities, climate and wildlife. Reply to this newsletter with comments or suggestions.
Despite global mandate, no plastics treaty yet
Last November, Pacific Environment joined world leaders and advocates in Busan, Republic of Korea for the fifth round of negotiations on a Global Plastics Treaty, INC-5. Despite signs of progress — like increased support for binding production targets and bans on harmful plastics —?delegates failed to finalize an agreement?resulting in an extended treaty negotiation process. Critical action is delayed until the next meeting (now called INC-5.2), likely to take place this spring. Plus, Kristen McDonald, Pacific Environment’s Plastics Program Senior Director,?discusses with?Heatmap?how voluntary measures for businesses are likely to fail, underscoring the importance of a globally binding treaty.
Demand clean air at California’s ports
California’s South Coast region faces a freight pollution crisis, with emissions from ships, trucks and trains harming frontline communities and port workers. South Coast Air Quality Management District, or SCAQMD, has the power to make a difference by adopting a strong Indirect Source Rule (ISR) for marine ports. This rule could?cut emissions, fast-track zero-emission infrastructure and address decades of environmental injustice.
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Biden admin unveils Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan
The Biden administration has released its Maritime Decarbonization Action Plan, outlining strategies to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas emissions in the maritime sector by 2050. Reducing maritime emissions remains a pressing challenge, projected to rise sharply in coming years.?Read the full story.
The moment is now for shore power in Washington state
Watch Pacific Environment’s latest webinar to learn how shore power legislation can transform Washington’s ports. Discover the health, climate and economic benefits of this critical policy and how you can take action to support bold climate leadership in the region.?Watch the webinar.
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