Environmentalists Call for the Greening of the World’s Ports and Merchant Fleet

Bigger and Faster Container and Cruise Ships Pollute the Ocean and Add to Climate Change With global shipping trade on track to double by 2030 or earlier and mega-cruise ships calling on protected waters such as the Great Barrier Reef, ocean pollution and global warming emissions from ships and ports are growing at an alarming rate.

To combat this increasing threat to oceans, people and the planet, environmentalists from Friends of the Earth are calling for the greening of the world’s ports and merchant fleet. Teri Shore of Friends of the Earth in California will be conducting public forums in Australia to talk about the Greening of the World's Ports and Merchant Fleets.

With global shipping trade on track to double by 2030 or earlier and mega-cruise ships calling on protected waters such as the Great Barrier Reef, ocean pollution and global warming emissions from ships and ports are growing at an alarming rate. To combat this increasing threat to oceans, people and the planet,  environmentalists from Friends of the Earth are calling for the greening of the world’s ports and merchant fleet.

NEWCASTLE: Public Forum

Wednesday 12th September, 2007
Newcastle Town Hall
6.30-8.30pm

Speaker: Teri Shore
Teri Shore of Friends of the Earth in California will be conducting public forums in Australia to point out the mostly unseen, but growing, volumes of air toxics and greenhouse gas emissions from expanding global trade and cruise ship traffic. Shore recently participated in international negotiations to reduce ship pollution and greenhouse gas emissions – where Australia and the U. S. government attempted to derail any progress. However, in California and Europe, regulations and programs to green ships and ports are requiring cleaner ships, engines and equipment.

Supported by
Hunter Community Environment Centre
Friends of the Earth Australia

SYDNEY: Public Forum

Thursday 13th September, 2007
The Cafe Church Space
37-47 St Johns Road, Glebe

SPEAKERS:
Teri Shore of Friends of the Earth in California will be conducting public forums in Australia to point out the mostly unseen, but growing, volumes of air toxics and greenhouse gas emissions from expanding global trade and cruise ship traffic. Shore recently participated in international negotiations to reduce ship pollution and greenhouse gas emissions – where Australia and the U. S. government attempted to derail any progress. However, in California and Europe, regulations and programs to green ships and ports are requiring cleaner ships, engines and equipment.

Robert Dane of Sydney Solar Sailor will offer insights into the latest renewable technologies for shipping and ferry fleets, using the hybrid electric vessel currently in operation in Sydney harbor as a model. The Australian entrepreneur has been supported by grants from the Australian government and is recognized internationally as a leader in green ferry and ship technology.

Supported by Friends of the Earth Sydney
Contact: natalie.lowrey@foe.org.au
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