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Carbon Deal Signed by Switzerland and Norway

June 20, 2025
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Norway and Switzerland sign first-ever carbon removal deal under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

June UN Ocean Conference: Key Wins & Gaps

June 20, 2025
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UN summit yields marine protection pledges, deep-sea mining pause, and new momentum for global ocean action.

NGOs Urge Scrubber Ban Before OSPAR Meeting

June 20, 2025
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Ahead of the June 26 OSPAR Commission meeting, a coalition of environmental groups calls for a ban on scrubber discharge.

VLSFO Market Steers Toward Cleaner Seas

June 15, 2025
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The VLSFO industry is poised for sustained growth backed by regulatory pressure and technological advancement.

Carbon Deal Signed by Switzerland and Norway

June 20, 2025
Public Relations

Norway and Switzerland sign first-ever carbon removal deal under Article 6.2 of the Paris Agreement.

June UN Ocean Conference: Key Wins & Gaps

June 20, 2025
Public Relations

UN summit yields marine protection pledges, deep-sea mining pause, and new momentum for global ocean action.

NGOs Urge Scrubber Ban Before OSPAR Meeting

June 20, 2025
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Ahead of the June 26 OSPAR Commission meeting, a coalition of environmental groups calls for a ban on scrubber discharge.

VLSFO Market Steers Toward Cleaner Seas

June 15, 2025
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The VLSFO industry is poised for sustained growth backed by regulatory pressure and technological advancement.

IMO Chief: Investing in Net-Zero and Clean Fuels

June 10, 2025
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Following the UN Ocean Conference, the IMO Secretary General urges investment in clean fuels and green ports.

TotalEnergies Faces Greenwashing Trial in France

June 10, 2025
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French court hears landmark greenwashing case against oil giant TotalEnergies, with major implications for ESG accountability.

China Updates Ship Pollution Regulations

June 5, 2025
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China strengthens maritime pollution response rules to protect marine environments.

Sweden Targets Shadow Fleets

June 5, 2025
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Sweden cracks down on unregulated shipping fleets to enforce environmental compliance.

Ireland Considers a Ban on Scrubbers

May 30, 2025
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Ireland is considering adopting OSPAR regulations to control ship scrubber discharges, aiming to reduce marine pollution by 2029.

The UN Ocean Conference Objectives, June 2025

May 30, 2025

The United Nations Ocean Conference. June 9-13 will be a critical moment in the fight to protect the ocean.

Study: Scrubbers are Destroying the Mediterranean

May 30, 2025
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Researchers suggest an urgent need for cleaner fuels and call for a global ban on scrubber discharge.

A Generational View of Sustainability

May 20, 2025

A new report on Gen-Z and millennials shows just how important environmental sustainability is in their decisions.

“Green” Investing in Fossil Fuel Companies

May 20, 2025
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Global asset managers fund the world's most carbon-intensive fossil fuel companies through investments marketed as “green”.

Cruise Ship Fined for Scenic Sail-By

May 20, 2025
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A Silversea Cruise was fined for violating the maritime regulations of Italy by taking the scenic route.

A Call to Address Pollution in the Arctic

May 15, 2025
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The Clean Arctic Alliance urges officials and member states to address the rise of super pollutants in the arctic.

Hawaii Sues Big Oil

May 5, 2025
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Hawaii is the latest state to sue Big Oil, claiming the industry was aware it would warm the planet.

Ship Emissions Reach Record Numbers

April 20, 2025
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A perfect storm drove global carbon emission from the container shipping industry to an all-time high.

Can the Great Barrier Reef be Saved?

April 20, 2025
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With mass bleaching and warming seas threatening one of the world’s most iconic ecosystems, Australia faces mounting pressure to act.

Federal Judge Orders Florida to Clean Up Their Act

March 20, 2025
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A federal judge has ruled that Florida is in violation of protection laws that led to the deaths of a record number of manatees in the state.

Shippers Fined for Illegal Dumping

March 20, 2025
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Two shipping firms are fined $1.85 million and banned from U.S. operations for illegal dumping and falsifying records.

Chalmers Research Leads to Political Decisions

March 20, 2025
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Sweden's upcoming ban on scrubber water discharges, influenced by Chalmers researchers, marks a significant environmental policy advancement.

Lax Enforcement for Shipping Polluters

March 10, 2025
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An EU audit reveals inadequate enforcement allows polluting ships to evade regulations, hindering the Union’s zero-pollution objectives.

What’s Changing in Maritime Regulations for 2025

February 17, 2025
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The maritime industry faces a wave of regulatory changes in 2025, many of which stem from agreements and policies adopted in prior years.

The Global Ship Scrubber Divide

February 14, 2025
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While the IMO drags its feet, more states and countries move forward to establish their own scrubber bans and restrictions.

Ocean Pollution is a Crime!

February 10, 2025
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Chief Engineer is sentenced to prison for environmental crimes for violating the Act to Prevent Pollution from Ships (APPS)

Meet Scottland’s Newest Board Member – The Ocean!

January 15, 2025
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Why give "The Ocean" a seat at the table? Dive into this expert Q&A to see how a marine research institute is redefining conservation leadership.

Carbon Inequality – The Billionaire Problem

November 28, 2024
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The world’s richest people generate more CO2 in 90 minutes than most people do in a lifetime!

The Price to Pay for Dumping Waste

October 29, 2024
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The Ship Captain's claim he wasn’t on board when 1M liters of discharge was dumped didn’t sway the French Court.

Virginia Group Asks State to Rein in Scrubber Pollution

October 24, 2024
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Members of the group, Protect Virginia, call for restricted access to mega cruise ships in their ports based on levels of their discharge waste that far exceeds that of other cruise ships.

MEPA Members Attend "Scrubber" Webinar

October 2, 2024
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Members of MEPA attended a recent webinar lead by experts and co-hosts to learn about ECGS ("scrubber") pollution; particularly in areas like Alaska, where scrubber discharge is having catastrophic effects on their way of life.

NGOs Sue the EU Commission

September 24, 2024
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Five NGOs are suing the EU Commission for allowing planes and ships using fossil fuels to qualify for green financing, hindering cleaner alternatives.

The 10 Largest Oil Spills in History

August 30, 2024
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Oil spills have devastating and long-lasting effects on the ocean and marine environment. Let's take an historic look back at the most disastrous spills to date.

The World’s First Global C02 Charge Inches Closer

March 24, 2024
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Will the global shipping industry be the first to see a mandated fee structure based on GHG emissions?

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