Americas – Page 9
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NewsUS emission-reduction initiatives at risk
Environmental emissions-reduction initiatives at US ports could suffer as a result of a reduced Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) budget in 2021.
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NewsOffshore wind boost for US
A Danish energy company will lease a portion of a US port terminal for offshore wind work in an agreement which could help accelerate wind energy activity in the port’s home state and throughout the US.
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NewsCalifornia port to invest US$1bn in rail
A Californian port plans to invest US$1bn in rail improvements over the next decade as it continues to strive for sustainability.
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NewsTug tackles NOx port closer to zero-emissions
A new tug with Tier 3 technology to cut emissions will be based at a California port intent on strengthening its commitment to environmentally friendly operations.
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NewsUS$1.8m grant to invest in eco equipment
A port on the east coast of the US has secured a US$1.8m grant to replace diesel-powered equipment with more environmentally friendly versions to reduce emissions.
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NewsUS$500,000 port body grant for eco project
A 16-acre county park is gearing up for environmental improvements with the support of a US$500,000 grant from a US port administration.
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NewsFirst Ecoports PERS award for Caribbean port
A Caribbean-located port has achieved Ecoports’ Port Environmental Review System (PERS) certificate for the first time.
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NewsUS port is one step closer to sustainability
A port in California has purchased seven vehicles for its work fleet that will run on renewable diesel fuel.
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NewsClean trucks record for California ports
Over 100 trucks outfitted with the cleanest, ultra-low NOx engines are now operating in two California ports, marking an emissions milestone.
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NewsEco equipment demonstrated at US port
Hydrogen and electric-powered cargo handling equipment has been demonstrated at a US port as part of its goal to become the world’s first zero-emissions sea port.
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NewsUS$200m for ports to support offshore wind
Up to US$200m will be made available to upgrade a US state’s port infrastructure to support the expanding offshore wind industry.
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NewsUS port moves closer to zero-emission target
A Californian port is meeting and exceeding all 2023 targets for reducing primary pollutants while cargo volumes continue to rise.
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NewsPort operator pursues hybrid pioneering goal
A Canadian port operator is set to become the first in the world to convert its entire fleet into hybrid vehicles.
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NewsUS port cuts emissions despite being busier
Efforts by a California port to reduce air pollution have paid off, with the latest analysis showing an 87% cut in diesel emissions despite increased throughput.
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NewsCalifornia port celebrates ‘Green Port Month’
A Californian port is celebrating September as ‘Green Port Month’ with environmental awards, employee educational events and by sponsoring a cleanup site.
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NewsCalifornia port gives US$1m to community
A port in California has selected 30 local organisations to receive a total of US$1m in grants for FY 2019/20 under its Community Investment Sponsorship Program.
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NewsUS Port gives US$1.3m for community projects
A US port has awarded more than US$1.3m through its community grants programme for 16 proposed projects to improve air quality and energy efficiency at facilities used by the public.
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NewsCalifornia community cleans up
A California coastal community is preparing to clean up its coastline as part of a traditional environmental initiative.
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NewsGlobal collaboration to reduce ship emissions
Canada’s Vancouver Fraser Port has launched several environmental initiatives. Christine Rigby, environmental specialist-air emissions at the port, explains what’s driving them
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NewsFirst electric container move from PANYNJ
Best Transportation is the first trucking company to move a container from the Port of New York & New Jersey (PANYNJ) using an electric vehicle.
