Climate Change Protests

Why Did Protests Break Out at the Houston Ship Channel?

  • Expansion of the Houston Ship Channel is crucial to US national and economic security and for regional prosperity.
  • Greenpeace protesters shut off access to the Houston Ship Channel by suspending themselves from the deck of the Fred Hartman Bridge, which spans the channel near Baytown, Texas.

Protesters with Greenpeace closed off access to the upper reaches of the Houston Ship Channel on Thursday by suspending themselves from the deck of the Fred Hartman Bridge, reports Maritime Executive.

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Mounting Pressure on IMO for Slow Steaming Decision At MEPC

In a major development, countries have agreed on energy efficiency targets at the IMO meeting this week although big decisions on how to curb shipping emissions are once again deferred, reports the Business Green.

Climate Change Protests Ushering Up Problems?

A previous report by Alibra Shipping showed how emissions from shipping have come under fire once again thanks to the recent climate change protests in London and Sweden that have put further pressure on governments to take swift and...

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