EPA is proposing regulations to cut air pollution from oceangoing tankers and cargo ships

WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency is proposing tougher rules to reduce air pollution from large oceangoing ships, including oil tankers and cargo vessels.

Federal court upholds California regulations requiring ships to reduce harmful emissions

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — A federal court judge in Sacramento has upheld California regulations that require oceangoing ships using the state’s ports to use cleaner fuel in order to reduce harmful emissions.