To embed, copy and paste the code into your website or blog: Mitigating the negative effects of climate change has been a signature issue of the Biden Administration, and if Thursday morning’s hearing on the decarbonization of the maritime industry is any indication, it will also be a top priority of the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Transportation. The hearing entitled “Practical Steps Toward a Carbon-Free Maritime Industry: Updates on Fuels, Ports, and Technology” was the first significant oversight hearing of the new session to dive into the issue of how to forge a path toward a greener maritime industry.