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Ports of Vancouver, BC, Tacoma, and Seattle to phase out maritime emissions by 2050 April 8, 2021, by Jasmina Ovcina
The Northwest ports of Vancouver, British Columbia, Tacoma, Seattle, and the combined container operations of The Northwest Seaport Alliance, are jointly committing to phase out emissions from seaport-related activities by 2050.
In a collaboration among the four ports, the Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy seeks to meet this target through changes in equipment, fuels, and infrastructure.
“In order for us to meet these ambitious long-term targets that benefit the climate and surrounding communities, it’s essential that the state and federal government partner with the Ports to provide progressive policies and financial assistance that create incentives for their adoption prior to regulatory obligations,” said
Quick notes for the hours ahead:
NORTHWEST SEAPORT ALLIANCE: Port commissioners from Seattle and Tacoma meet online at 9 am as managing members of the
Northwest Seaport Alliance. One item of interest on the agenda is an amendment to the agreement for a railroad “quiet zone” as part of the Terminal 5 project, related to other work that’s been, and will be, done in the port/city partnership. Watch the meeting here.
Book of Joy” reading group meets again at 2 pm – info here.
DEMONSTRATION: Organizer
Black Lives Matter sign waving
Tuesday, April 6, 4 to 6 pm, corner of 16th SW and SW Holden