TagSustainable Aviation Fuels(67)
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Airlines want you to think they’re serious about the climate crisis. They’re not
An offer to plant trees to offset carbon emissions isn’t a solution – it’s a licence to continue with business as usual @wakmax ‘Those dressing up a process that (at best) aims to remove, years from now, carbon emitted today as a climate solution either don’t understand the science, or don’t want you to.’ Photograph: -
Colin Murphy
Dr. Murphy is one of the leading researchers in the implementation of Sustainable Aviation Fuels. He is a key voice in discussions of legislating carbon standards in California. His blog on sustainable environmental energy practices is well worth reading: https://nextgenpolicy.org/blog/author/cmurphy/ cwmurphy@ucdavis.edu 530-754-1812 Colin Murphy is the Deputy Director of the Policy Institute, where he helps -
2018-12-11Federal legislative agenda for 2019
The Port of Seattle's 2019 Federal Legislative Agenda outlines key policy priorities for both aviation and maritime operations, including efforts to address aircraft noise impacts on communities near Sea-Tac Airport. The agenda calls for increased FAA engagement with affected neighborhoods, expedited hiring of a regional noise ombudsman, and participation in a federally funded study examining the health impacts of overflight noise on Seattle-area residents. Additional aviation priorities include raising the federal Passenger Facility Charge cap, improving airport security screening, and expanding sustainable aviation fuel programs. -
2018-11-27Motion 2018-14: A motion of the Port Of Seattle Commission directing fund designation for 2019-2023
In November 2018, the Port of Seattle Commission passed Motion 2018-14, directing up to $10 million over 2019–2023 to support Sea-Tac Airport area communities in South King County, including efforts to address airport noise and environmental health. The motion also designated up to $5 million for sustainable aviation fuels and air emissions reduction programs, and allocated $531,000 for a two-year pilot program to educate airport workers on their labor rights. Additionally, the Executive Director was directed to review and update the Port's financial management policies by September 1, 2019. -
2018-11-06Draft federal legislative agenda for 2019
This November 2018 Port of Seattle briefing memo outlines the draft federal legislative priorities for 2019, covering aviation, maritime, and trade policy goals. On airport community issues, the Port seeks to increase FAA responsibility for engaging with residents affected by overflight noise, expedite hiring of a regional noise ombudsman, and participate in a federally funded study examining the health impacts of aircraft noise on Seattle-area communities. The agenda also addresses related concerns such as air quality, sustainable aviation fuel, and passenger facility funding. -
2013-05-10Prominent former Seattle port executive Richard Ford dies
Richard Ford, a Northwest native who rose to prominence as a port executive, attorney and civic leader, died May 5, according to Ford’s family. He was 83. Ford was born in Seattle, grew up in Spokane and graduated from Washington State University, where he met his wife, Nancy Panchot. The couple later moved to the -
2011-01-01Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest: Powering the next generation of flight
The 2011 Sustainable Aviation Fuels Northwest report examines how the Pacific Northwest region can develop and supply renewable alternative fuels for the aviation industry, reducing dependence on conventional jet fuel. Sponsored by Alaska Airlines, Boeing, the Port of Seattle, and other regional organizations, the report evaluates feedstocks such as oilseeds, forest residues, algae, and solid waste, along with the technologies and supply chains needed to bring these fuels to market.