Massport seeks millions from EPA to cut shipping emissions at its container, cruise terminals

Grappling with health and environmental impacts of increased marine shipping in Boston Harbor, Massport is seeking $280 million in federal grants aimed at reducing emissions and expanding electrification at its container and cruise terminals.

Local environmental advocates say it is time for policymakers in Massachusetts to pay more attention to the shipping industry here.

“These are such high emitters that it’s definitely a mistake to not focus on them now,” said Kyle Murray, who directs state policy at the Acadia Center,an environmental and clean energy advocacy nonprofit based in Boston.

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