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WASHINGTON, D.C.– Rep. Nanette Barragán (CA-44) July 18 led 15 Members of Congress in a letter to President Biden, urging his administration to issue an Executive Order to support the decarbonization of the maritime industry. Greenhouse gas emissions from international shipping are projected to increase, and it’s critical that the federal government take action to reduce emissions and address the pollution impacts that shipping has on environmental justice communities.
The Members wrote “We want to thank you for leadership in addressing the global climate crisis and for the actions you have already taken to make sure that the United States cuts all greenhouse gas emissions from the transportation sector by 2050. We now ask that you build on these commitments by issuing an Executive Order to spark innovation and open opportunities for decarbonizing the maritime sector and future-proof this critical component of our supply chains. We strongly urge your Administration to make this Executive Order effective, actionable, and equitable by including specific, time-bound actions and creating and maintaining high-quality jobs and advancing environmental justice.”
The letter includes several recommendations that the president should include in an Executive Order to help decarbonize the maritime industry:
Details: Full text of the letter is available here.
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