Pacific Environment
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Pacific Environment works to stop climate change and ensure healthy ecosystems around the Pacific Rim for the benefit of people and our planet.
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We're spilling the tea on... tea. 🍵
We’re asking one of the largest tea companies in the world to eliminate plastic from their tea bags.
🗣️Tell Celestial Seasonings: Your tea should be plastic-free! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-celestial-seasonings-to-make-its-tea-plastic-free
We’re asking one of the largest tea companies in the world to eliminate plastic from their tea bags.
🗣️Tell Celestial Seasonings: Your tea should be plastic-free! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-celestial-seasonings-to-make-its-tea-plastic-free
October 3, 2025 at 6:05 PM
We're spilling the tea on... tea. 🍵
We’re asking one of the largest tea companies in the world to eliminate plastic from their tea bags.
🗣️Tell Celestial Seasonings: Your tea should be plastic-free! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-celestial-seasonings-to-make-its-tea-plastic-free
We’re asking one of the largest tea companies in the world to eliminate plastic from their tea bags.
🗣️Tell Celestial Seasonings: Your tea should be plastic-free! https://actionnetwork.org/letters/tell-celestial-seasonings-to-make-its-tea-plastic-free
We are proud to work daily to protect our planet. Yet as 2025 draws to a close, we know our work — focused on climate solutions, marine conservation, plastic pollution & Arctic protection — is far from over.
One big question remains: Can we fix it? Not without you.
Donate today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
One big question remains: Can we fix it? Not without you.
Donate today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
November 7, 2025 at 5:38 PM
We are proud to work daily to protect our planet. Yet as 2025 draws to a close, we know our work — focused on climate solutions, marine conservation, plastic pollution & Arctic protection — is far from over.
One big question remains: Can we fix it? Not without you.
Donate today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
One big question remains: Can we fix it? Not without you.
Donate today: bit.ly/4nn5SB9
The #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch livestream is happening this Sat, on Nov. 8! 🌊
Learn from scientists, experts & activists about how to tackle one of humanity's toughest challenges.
🔗 bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
@plasticpollutes.bsky.social
@hiphopcaucus.bsky.social
@ewgofficial.bsky.social
Learn from scientists, experts & activists about how to tackle one of humanity's toughest challenges.
🔗 bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
@plasticpollutes.bsky.social
@hiphopcaucus.bsky.social
@ewgofficial.bsky.social
Sign Up for the TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch Livestream | Plastic Pollution Coalition
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November 6, 2025 at 10:33 PM
The #TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch livestream is happening this Sat, on Nov. 8! 🌊
Learn from scientists, experts & activists about how to tackle one of humanity's toughest challenges.
🔗 bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
@plasticpollutes.bsky.social
@hiphopcaucus.bsky.social
@ewgofficial.bsky.social
Learn from scientists, experts & activists about how to tackle one of humanity's toughest challenges.
🔗 bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
@plasticpollutes.bsky.social
@hiphopcaucus.bsky.social
@ewgofficial.bsky.social
Attend the @council.nyc.gov Committee on Economic Development meeting 10/28 at 1 p.m. at 250 Broadway, 8th floor, Hearing Room 2 & let them know you support clean ports!
council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Thanks to Councilmember Avilés for championing clean air for NYC! @alexaforcouncil.bsky.social
council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Thanks to Councilmember Avilés for championing clean air for NYC! @alexaforcouncil.bsky.social
October 23, 2025 at 6:28 PM
Attend the @council.nyc.gov Committee on Economic Development meeting 10/28 at 1 p.m. at 250 Broadway, 8th floor, Hearing Room 2 & let them know you support clean ports!
council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Thanks to Councilmember Avilés for championing clean air for NYC! @alexaforcouncil.bsky.social
council.nyc.gov/alexa-aviles...
Thanks to Councilmember Avilés for championing clean air for NYC! @alexaforcouncil.bsky.social
📢 New Yorkers, take action for NYC’s air and climate!
Join @pacenvironment.bsky.social & Resilient Red Hook to support Int 937 & Int 1143, two bills to hold Brooklyn Cruise Terminal accountable & chart the course to 100% zero-emission port operations by 2040 for all NYC ports. ⚓💨
@council.nyc.gov
Join @pacenvironment.bsky.social & Resilient Red Hook to support Int 937 & Int 1143, two bills to hold Brooklyn Cruise Terminal accountable & chart the course to 100% zero-emission port operations by 2040 for all NYC ports. ⚓💨
@council.nyc.gov
October 23, 2025 at 6:26 PM
📢 New Yorkers, take action for NYC’s air and climate!
Join @pacenvironment.bsky.social & Resilient Red Hook to support Int 937 & Int 1143, two bills to hold Brooklyn Cruise Terminal accountable & chart the course to 100% zero-emission port operations by 2040 for all NYC ports. ⚓💨
@council.nyc.gov
Join @pacenvironment.bsky.social & Resilient Red Hook to support Int 937 & Int 1143, two bills to hold Brooklyn Cruise Terminal accountable & chart the course to 100% zero-emission port operations by 2040 for all NYC ports. ⚓💨
@council.nyc.gov
#PlasticPollution is a global crisis.
Register for TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Topics include microplastics and human health, environmental justice, climate change, and much more.
👉🏼https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
Register for TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Topics include microplastics and human health, environmental justice, climate change, and much more.
👉🏼https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
October 21, 2025 at 3:20 PM
#PlasticPollution is a global crisis.
Register for TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Topics include microplastics and human health, environmental justice, climate change, and much more.
👉🏼https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
Register for TEDxGreatPacificGarbagePatch, where experts will answer, ‘How do we solve plastic pollution by 2040?’ Topics include microplastics and human health, environmental justice, climate change, and much more.
👉🏼https://bit.ly/TEDxLivestream
Fossil fuel companies and corporations, including fast fashion brands, are promoting scary cycle of consumption to keep consumers buying new items each holiday season. 🎃
But don’t fear! 🕸️ Read our new blog & learn how you can still celebrate a spooky — and sustainable — Halloween: bit.ly/4qfgxAo
But don’t fear! 🕸️ Read our new blog & learn how you can still celebrate a spooky — and sustainable — Halloween: bit.ly/4qfgxAo
Haunted by plastic? Tips and tricks for a spooky (and sustainable) Halloween
Celebrate a spooky, sustainable Halloween! Tips for eco-friendly costumes, decorations, treats and reducing plastic waste this Halloween season.
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October 16, 2025 at 4:53 PM
Fossil fuel companies and corporations, including fast fashion brands, are promoting scary cycle of consumption to keep consumers buying new items each holiday season. 🎃
But don’t fear! 🕸️ Read our new blog & learn how you can still celebrate a spooky — and sustainable — Halloween: bit.ly/4qfgxAo
But don’t fear! 🕸️ Read our new blog & learn how you can still celebrate a spooky — and sustainable — Halloween: bit.ly/4qfgxAo
Countries are currently voting on regulations that would move the maritime shipping industry away from #FossilFuels & curb greenhouse gas emissions. ⚠️
Teresa Bui, Senior Climate Campaign Director, is optimistic that “global momentum is on our side” in new
@apnews.com piece: bit.ly/4nQcwRg
Teresa Bui, Senior Climate Campaign Director, is optimistic that “global momentum is on our side” in new
@apnews.com piece: bit.ly/4nQcwRg
Nations meet to consider regulations to drive a green transition in shipping
Maritime nations have gathered in London to discuss regulations aimed at reducing shipping emissions.
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October 15, 2025 at 6:38 PM
Countries are currently voting on regulations that would move the maritime shipping industry away from #FossilFuels & curb greenhouse gas emissions. ⚠️
Teresa Bui, Senior Climate Campaign Director, is optimistic that “global momentum is on our side” in new
@apnews.com piece: bit.ly/4nQcwRg
Teresa Bui, Senior Climate Campaign Director, is optimistic that “global momentum is on our side” in new
@apnews.com piece: bit.ly/4nQcwRg
🚢 New Clean Ports Report Card grades major U.S. ports on pollution reduction, transparency & community engagement. Ports power our economy, but they’re also pollution hotspots harming millions nearby. See where your port stands ➡️cleanportsreportcard.org #CleanPorts
October 2, 2025 at 4:31 PM
🚢 New Clean Ports Report Card grades major U.S. ports on pollution reduction, transparency & community engagement. Ports power our economy, but they’re also pollution hotspots harming millions nearby. See where your port stands ➡️cleanportsreportcard.org #CleanPorts
Did you know the #Philippines 🇵🇭 maintains thousands of locally-managed marine protected areas, or MPAs? 🏝️🌊
Read about the Philippines’ biennial Para El Mar Awards — plus Pacific Environment’s role in supporting this special award as well as broader work on marine conservation. #30x30 bit.ly/4nlbgFP
Read about the Philippines’ biennial Para El Mar Awards — plus Pacific Environment’s role in supporting this special award as well as broader work on marine conservation. #30x30 bit.ly/4nlbgFP
Biennial awards ceremony showcases the Philippines' commitment to marine conservation
At the 10th Para El Mar MPA Awards, the Philippines reaffirmed its commitment to marine conservation by celebrating outstanding MPAs and community leaders.
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September 30, 2025 at 5:38 PM
Did you know the #Philippines 🇵🇭 maintains thousands of locally-managed marine protected areas, or MPAs? 🏝️🌊
Read about the Philippines’ biennial Para El Mar Awards — plus Pacific Environment’s role in supporting this special award as well as broader work on marine conservation. #30x30 bit.ly/4nlbgFP
Read about the Philippines’ biennial Para El Mar Awards — plus Pacific Environment’s role in supporting this special award as well as broader work on marine conservation. #30x30 bit.ly/4nlbgFP
Several Pacific Environment staff had the chance to tour Fortescue’s Green Pioneer, the world’s first dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel, in New York during Climate Week.
September 29, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Several Pacific Environment staff had the chance to tour Fortescue’s Green Pioneer, the world’s first dual-fueled ammonia-powered vessel, in New York during Climate Week.
Our homes are built with plastic materials. 😵 When plastics burn in wildfires, they release toxic chemicals. 🔥 Sign the petition to tell California Housing Agencies to build fire-safe, non-toxic homes! 🏠
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic bit.ly/46E9l88
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic bit.ly/46E9l88
New Report Shows How Plastics Fuel Wildfires—and How Communities Can Build & Rebuild Better
Plastics’ production and use in our built environment both fuels wildfires and exacerbates wildfires’ harms to human health and the environment.
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September 29, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Our homes are built with plastic materials. 😵 When plastics burn in wildfires, they release toxic chemicals. 🔥 Sign the petition to tell California Housing Agencies to build fire-safe, non-toxic homes! 🏠
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic bit.ly/46E9l88
#PlasticPollutes #BreakFreeFromPlastic bit.ly/46E9l88
🌊 Today on #WorldMaritimeDay, we celebrate progress toward clean shipping — from electrified ports in Seattle & Tacoma to leadership at the IMO. But shipping pollution still threatens communities & the climate. Zero-emission shipping is within reach. ⚓🚢 bit.ly/4pFx68g
September 25, 2025 at 3:22 PM
🌊 Today on #WorldMaritimeDay, we celebrate progress toward clean shipping — from electrified ports in Seattle & Tacoma to leadership at the IMO. But shipping pollution still threatens communities & the climate. Zero-emission shipping is within reach. ⚓🚢 bit.ly/4pFx68g
Did you know that #MarineProtectedAreas:
🐠 Safeguard coral reefs
🐢 Protect endangered species like sea turtles
🎣 Secure healthy fisheries
We work in the Philippines Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia to achieve 30x30 commitments — protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030. 🌊
Learn more: bit.ly/pempa
🐠 Safeguard coral reefs
🐢 Protect endangered species like sea turtles
🎣 Secure healthy fisheries
We work in the Philippines Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia to achieve 30x30 commitments — protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030. 🌊
Learn more: bit.ly/pempa
Marine Protected Areas and Coastal Fisheries
Pacific Environment collaborates with communities and governments across the Pacific Rim to protect marine protected areas and coastal fisheries from threats like illegal fishing and ocean waste.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Did you know that #MarineProtectedAreas:
🐠 Safeguard coral reefs
🐢 Protect endangered species like sea turtles
🎣 Secure healthy fisheries
We work in the Philippines Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia to achieve 30x30 commitments — protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030. 🌊
Learn more: bit.ly/pempa
🐠 Safeguard coral reefs
🐢 Protect endangered species like sea turtles
🎣 Secure healthy fisheries
We work in the Philippines Vietnam, Thailand & Malaysia to achieve 30x30 commitments — protecting 30% of our oceans by 2030. 🌊
Learn more: bit.ly/pempa
🚢🌍 At #ClimateWeekNYC, our team is spotlighting the link between shipping & climate. Pacific Environment’s Teresa Bui joined IMO Sec. Gen. Arsenio Dominguez as he underscored confidence in a global Net-Zero Framework — set for adoption in October. Big moment ahead for shipping decarbonization.
September 23, 2025 at 9:03 PM
🚢🌍 At #ClimateWeekNYC, our team is spotlighting the link between shipping & climate. Pacific Environment’s Teresa Bui joined IMO Sec. Gen. Arsenio Dominguez as he underscored confidence in a global Net-Zero Framework — set for adoption in October. Big moment ahead for shipping decarbonization.
New op-ed out now in @highnorthnews.bsky.social: Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise. 🧊
Our call to action? The International Maritime Organization must take action next spring by requiring ships operating in the #Arctic to reduce black carbon & burn cleaner fuels.
bit.ly/icemelthnn
Our call to action? The International Maritime Organization must take action next spring by requiring ships operating in the #Arctic to reduce black carbon & burn cleaner fuels.
bit.ly/icemelthnn
Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise
"Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at Pacific Environment.
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September 23, 2025 at 8:10 PM
New op-ed out now in @highnorthnews.bsky.social: Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise. 🧊
Our call to action? The International Maritime Organization must take action next spring by requiring ships operating in the #Arctic to reduce black carbon & burn cleaner fuels.
bit.ly/icemelthnn
Our call to action? The International Maritime Organization must take action next spring by requiring ships operating in the #Arctic to reduce black carbon & burn cleaner fuels.
bit.ly/icemelthnn
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#Debate: "Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at @pacenvironment.bsky.social
#IMO #Arctic #BlackCarbon #Pollution #Emissions #SeaIce #IceMelt #SeaLevel #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate #Opinions
#IMO #Arctic #BlackCarbon #Pollution #Emissions #SeaIce #IceMelt #SeaLevel #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate #Opinions
Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise
"Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at Pacific Environment.
www.highnorthnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 9:43 AM
#Debate: "Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at @pacenvironment.bsky.social
#IMO #Arctic #BlackCarbon #Pollution #Emissions #SeaIce #IceMelt #SeaLevel #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate #Opinions
#IMO #Arctic #BlackCarbon #Pollution #Emissions #SeaIce #IceMelt #SeaLevel #ClimateCrisis #ClimateChange #Climate #Opinions
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"Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at @pacenvironment.bsky.social
www.highnorthnews.com/en/ice-melt-... @highnorthnews.bsky.social
www.highnorthnews.com/en/ice-melt-... @highnorthnews.bsky.social
Ice Melt Drives Earth's Sea Level Rise
"Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at Pacific Environment.
www.highnorthnews.com
September 22, 2025 at 1:11 PM
"Reducing black carbon emissions would help slow the meltdown", says Kay Brown, Arctic Policy Director at @pacenvironment.bsky.social
www.highnorthnews.com/en/ice-melt-... @highnorthnews.bsky.social
www.highnorthnews.com/en/ice-melt-... @highnorthnews.bsky.social
In the face of a #PlasticPollution crisis damaging the climate, environment & human health, all sectors must take action to reduce their reliance on #plastic. It’s time for the supermarket sector to step up. 🛒
Read more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
@breakfreefromplastic.org
Read more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
@breakfreefromplastic.org
Supermarket Audit | Break Free From Plastic
This Supermarket Audit report offers a first global snapshot of how supermarkets are either facilitating or hindering efforts to reduce plastic use.
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September 16, 2025 at 7:19 PM
In the face of a #PlasticPollution crisis damaging the climate, environment & human health, all sectors must take action to reduce their reliance on #plastic. It’s time for the supermarket sector to step up. 🛒
Read more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
@breakfreefromplastic.org
Read more: breakfreefromplastic.org/supermarket-audit
@breakfreefromplastic.org
🌊⚡ Ports of Seattle & Tacoma are going electric! Ships using shore power = less fossil fuels, cleaner air, healthier communities. 🚢💨 Read more: bit.ly/47sqT9l
Plugged in for a cleaner future: Seattle and Tacoma lead shore power advances
Seattle and Tacoma ports are powering cruise and cargo ships with shore power — cutting pollution, protecting health and driving clean energy progress.
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September 12, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🌊⚡ Ports of Seattle & Tacoma are going electric! Ships using shore power = less fossil fuels, cleaner air, healthier communities. 🚢💨 Read more: bit.ly/47sqT9l
Clean, quiet, zero-emissions ferries aren’t the future — they’re here. SF launched one last year. Now NYC may get its own hydrogen-powered ferry thanks to a $2M grant. 🌊⚡Full story: bit.ly/466ypnO
September 8, 2025 at 10:04 PM
Clean, quiet, zero-emissions ferries aren’t the future — they’re here. SF launched one last year. Now NYC may get its own hydrogen-powered ferry thanks to a $2M grant. 🌊⚡Full story: bit.ly/466ypnO
Gasoline costs businesses and Californians too much money. A new full-page ad in @sacbee_news asks @CAgovernor, @CASenateDems & @AssemblyDems, to fund #ZEVs in the #GGRF to make clean vehicles more affordable: CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
September 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Gasoline costs businesses and Californians too much money. A new full-page ad in @sacbee_news asks @CAgovernor, @CASenateDems & @AssemblyDems, to fund #ZEVs in the #GGRF to make clean vehicles more affordable: CCAir.org/GGRF-for-ZEVs
🚢⚡️ Plugged in for a cleaner future: The Ports of Seattle & Tacoma are leading the way with shore power. 🌎⚡ Learn how shore power is cutting pollution: bit.ly/47sqT9l
September 4, 2025 at 7:21 PM
🚢⚡️ Plugged in for a cleaner future: The Ports of Seattle & Tacoma are leading the way with shore power. 🌎⚡ Learn how shore power is cutting pollution: bit.ly/47sqT9l
🚢🌍 Big changes are coming to shipping. This fall, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a net-zero framework with a global carbon tax and clean fuel standard.
August 22, 2025 at 6:41 PM
🚢🌍 Big changes are coming to shipping. This fall, the International Maritime Organization is expected to adopt a net-zero framework with a global carbon tax and clean fuel standard.