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Ocean-going vessels with large marine diesel engines, such as container ships, tankers, freighters and cruise ships, are a significant source of air pollution in coastal states. Without the use of low-sulfur fuel, the emissions of these large ships will more than double in the next two decades. Currently more than 30 major U.S. ports along…

Judge rejects state’s attempt to weaken air pollution controls.

State of Alaska challenges federal efforts to clean up dirty marine diesel

Cleaner fuel, less air pollution thanks to Earthjustice efforts

Urge EPA to move forward quickly on regulations for GHGs and PM, and to ensure that standards also protect the American Arctic

Letter submitted to EPA asking for protection of the buffer zone to Alaska’s Arctic waters from ship emissions.

Earthjustice statement

Seeking to enforce deadlines on EPA for stringent emissions standards for Category 3 marine engines.

Dirty fuel pollutes port cities, undermine local clean air efforts