Northwest Ports Plan Diesel-Emissions Reductions

Three Northwest ports said they plan to reduce their diesel emissions by 75% per ton of cargo by 2015 as part of an updated Northwest Ports Clean Air Strategy.

The Port of Seattle, Port of Tacoma and Port Metro Vancouver, British Columbia, have already reduced emissions since adopting a joint clean air strategy in 2007 and said they plan to further reduce emissions by 80% by 2020.

According to the ports, the emissions decrease is due to investments in cleaner technology, cleaner fuels and more efficient operation systems.

“We support our ports’ commitments to cut diesel exhaust and greenhouse gas pollution. Achieving the strategy update’s goals will ensure our region remains a healthy, thriving place to live, breathe and do business,” said Andrew Green, air quality programs director with the Puget Sound Clean Air Agency.