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2025-05-30U.S. Supreme Court Narrows NEPA Review
Court removes “indirect effects” requirement The U.S. Supreme Court issued a unanimous decision, on May 29, 2025, narrowing the scope of environmental review under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). In Seven County Infrastructure Coalition v. Eagle County, Colorado, the Court reversed in part the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals’ finding that the Surface Transportation -
2025-04-03Port of Seattle Providing Notice to Individuals Affected by Fall 2024 Cyberattack
The Port of Seattle (the “Port”) announced today notification letters are being mailed to individuals whose data was impacted in the August 2024 cyberattack on the Port, including Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) and maritime facilities. The threat actors accessed and downloaded some personal information from previously used Port systems for employee, contractor, and parking data. -
2025-04-03Green Methanol: A Deep Dive into the Alternative Marine Fuel
By Jack Winterhalter, Washington Sea Grant Hershman Fellow Fuel burned by oceangoing vessels — large ships that carry marine cargo and passengers around the world — contributes about 3% of total greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions globally. Most oceangoing vessels in operation use petroleum-based fossil fuels that release greenhouse gas emissions and other air pollutants that -
2025-03-10Airport and Nearby Communities Partner on Taking Shared Policy Priorities to First-Ever Olympia Day on the Hill
SEA StART members met with state legislators and Executive Branch staff on new approaches to meeting aviation demand while addressing community concerns March 10, 2025 OLYMPIA, WA — Members of the Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) Stakeholder Advisory Round Table (StART), elected officials and staff from nearby cities, and Port staff traveled to the state capital -
2025-01-28SEA Airport Completes Pandemic Recovery with Record 2024 Volumes
Totals beat 2019 record with forecast of more to come January 28, 2025 The growth of the Seattle region continues to be reflected at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA) as passenger volumes reached record levels in 2024, breaking pre-pandemic marks, and forecasts predict that 2025 volumes will be even higher. “SEA Airport is one of the -
2025-01-13Removing PFAS — Trading Forever Chemicals for a Safer Firefighting Foam
Drawhorn, Omie January 13, 2025 Each day Port of Seattle firefighters work to keep people and property safe. Because the Port of Seattle Fire Department (POSFD) is located at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport (SEA), they protect aircraft, travelers, staff, and airport facilities. Now, in the midst of regular firefighting activities, POSFD is taking the lead on -
2024-11-19Port Of Seattle Commission passes 2025 budget
The Port of Seattle Commission approved its 2025 budget on November 19, 2024, featuring $1.1 billion in operating revenues and a five-year, $5.6 billion capital improvement plan focused on airport and maritime infrastructure. The budget prioritizes investments in SEA Airport facilities, workforce development, sustainability initiatives such as waterfront electrification and alternative fuels, and community equity programs including an expanded South King County Community Impact Fund. While the document centers on broad Port operations and capital planning, it reflects the Port's commitment to reducing environmental impacts on surrounding communities amid record passenger growth at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport. -
2024-09-20Press Release: Port Of Seattle Draft Environmental Assessment for SAMP to Be Released Oct. 21
The Port of Seattle announced the release of a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Seattle-Tacoma International Airport's Sustainable Airport Master Plan (SAMP) on October 21, 2024, covering 31 near-term development projects including a second terminal, elevated busway, and new cargo facilities. The plan addresses projected regional population growth of one million people by 2035. Members of the public were invited to submit comments on potential environmental impacts during an open comment period running from October 21 to December 5, 2024. -
Two court victories on Schiphol airport and KLM airlines!
Press Release on March 20th 2024 – Today, a historic verdict ruled that Schiphol Amsterdam airport has to reduce its flights to a maximum of 400,000 a year. Yesterday, another court ruled that the Dutch airline KLM has misled customers with its green claims. These victories against corporate polluters are a result of growing citizen’s -
2024-03-12Senator Patty Murray at press conference
Washington Senator Patty Murray speaking at a press conference (AP photo, March 2024), identified from the original filename and matching visual appearance.